State

State Representative, Rockingham 20

Vote for: 3
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 4
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

Rick A. Faulconer

Democratic

Newton

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
Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

More about Rick

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Rick Faulconer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Rick Faulconer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Rick Faulconer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Rick Faulconer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Rick Faulconer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Rick Faulconer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”

Robert Harb

RepublicanIncumbent

Plaistow

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
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Robert

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax Against”
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax Against”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate For”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
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"”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Robert D. Harb
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development For”

Charles R. Melvin, Sr.

RepublicanIncumbent

Newton

The gist

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

More about Charles

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Charles R. Melvin, Sr.
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Charles R. Melvin, Sr.
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Charles R. Melvin, Sr.
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Charles R. Melvin, Sr.
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Charles R. Melvin, Sr.
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development? "Against"”
Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Citizens Count: Charles R. Melvin, Sr.
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "Against"”

James Summers

RepublicanIncumbent

Newton

The gist

Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

More about James

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: James Summers
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: James Summers
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: James Summers
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Citizens Count: James Summers
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "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.