State

State Representative, Rockingham 16

Vote for: 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Ted CombesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

Public safety

Ted CombesDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws

Education

Ted CombesDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
No documented position found.
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases

Housing

Ted CombesDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
No documented position found.
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
No documented position found.
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
No documented position found.
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
- Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

Economy & jobs

Ted CombesDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
No documented position found.
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
No documented position found.
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
No documented position found.
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Ted CombesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Ted CombesDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

Government & transparency

Ted CombesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jane CooperDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob CoteDemocratic
No documented position found.
Isaac FernandezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michela HitesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neil MarceauDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul SkudlarekDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gregory G. CarsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeffrey McGrawRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Ron DunnRepublican
No documented position found.
David LundgrenRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Wayne D. MacDonaldRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Sherman PackardRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristine PerezRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

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.