State
State Representative, Merrimack 9
- Vote for
- 4
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 6
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on New Hampshire laws and the state budget in the 400-member House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
John F. MartinRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Matthew PoulinRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Muriel HallDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
David LuneauDemocratic
No documented position found.
James NewsomDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Public safety
John F. MartinRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Matthew PoulinRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Muriel HallDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
David LuneauDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
James NewsomDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Education
John F. MartinRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Matthew PoulinRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Muriel HallDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
David LuneauDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
James NewsomDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Housing
John F. MartinRepublican
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Matthew PoulinRepublican
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Muriel HallDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
David LuneauDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
James NewsomDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
John F. MartinRepublican
No documented position found.
Matthew PoulinRepublican
- Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Muriel HallDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
David LuneauDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
James NewsomDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Health & human services
John F. MartinRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Matthew PoulinRepublican
No documented position found.
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Muriel HallDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
David LuneauDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
James NewsomDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Government & transparency
John F. MartinRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Matthew PoulinRepublican
No documented position found.
Eleana M. ColbyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Muriel HallDemocratic
No documented position found.
David LuneauDemocratic
No documented position found.
James NewsomDemocratic
No documented position found.
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