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State Representative, Rockingham 16

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7
Term
2 years
Candidates
14
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.

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Ted CombesCitizens Count

Ted Combes

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports stricter gun control laws
  • Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
  • Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
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  1. Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Edward 'Ted' Combes

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
  2. Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Edward 'Ted' Combes

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
  3. Supports stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Edward 'Ted' Combes

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "For"”
  4. Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

    Citizens Count: Edward 'Ted' Combes

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development? "For"”
  5. Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

    Citizens Count: Edward 'Ted' Combes

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "For"”

Jane Cooper

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

Bob Cote

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

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Isaac FernandezCitizens Count

Isaac Fernandez

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
  • Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports stricter gun control laws
  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Broad-based income tax Against”
  2. Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax For”
  3. Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
  4. Opposes a state cap on school budget increases

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
  5. Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
  6. Supports stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws For”
  7. Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Isaac Fernandez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development For”

Michela Hites

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

Neil Marceau

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

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Paul SkudlarekCitizens Count

Paul Skudlarek

Democratic

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports stricter gun control laws
  • Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
  • Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
More about Paul
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Paul Skudlarek

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
  2. Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Paul Skudlarek

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
  3. Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Paul Skudlarek

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
  4. Supports stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Paul Skudlarek

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws For”
  5. Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

    Citizens Count: Paul Skudlarek

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
  6. Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

    Citizens Count: Paul Skudlarek

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "For"”

Gregory G. Carson

Republican

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

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Jeffrey McGrawCitizens Count

Jeffrey McGraw

Republican

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Supports the Education Freedom Account program
  • Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws
  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
More about Jeffrey
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Broad-based income tax Against”
  2. Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax Against”
  3. Supports the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
  4. Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks Against”
  5. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
  6. Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws Against”
  7. Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Jeffrey McGraw

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development For”
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Ron DunnCitizens Count

Ron Dunn

RepublicanIncumbent

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

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David LundgrenCitizens Count

David Lundgren

RepublicanIncumbent

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws
  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
More about David
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: David C. Lundgren

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
  2. Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: David C. Lundgren

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
  3. Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: David C. Lundgren

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "Against"”
  4. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: David C. Lundgren

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "For"”
  5. Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: David C. Lundgren

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
  6. Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: David C. Lundgren

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state? "For"”
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Wayne D. MacDonaldCitizens Count

Wayne D. MacDonald

RepublicanIncumbent

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Supports the Education Freedom Account program
  • Supports a state cap on school budget increases
  • Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws
  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
More about Wayne
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
  2. Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
  3. Supports the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
  4. Supports a state cap on school budget increases

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "For"”
  5. Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "Against"”
  6. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "For"”
  7. Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
  8. Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Wayne D. MacDonald

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state? "For"”
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Sherman PackardCitizens Count

Sherman Packard

RepublicanIncumbent

Londonderry

The gist

No documented position found.

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Kristine PerezCitizens Count

Kristine Perez

RepublicanIncumbent

Londonderry

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Supports the Education Freedom Account program
  • Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws
  • Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
More about Kristine
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
  2. Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
  3. Supports the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
  4. Opposes a state cap on school budget increases

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
  5. Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
  6. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "For"”
  7. Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
  8. Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

    Citizens Count: Kristine Perez

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development Against”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.