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State Representative, Rockingham 29

Vote for
4
Term
2 years
Candidates
8
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.

Ward Galanis

Democratic

Hampton

The gist

No documented position found.

Rebecca LaPierre

Democratic

Hampton

The gist

No documented position found.

Molly McCoy

Democratic

Hampton

The gist

No documented position found.

Nathan Andrew Riggs

Democratic

Hampton

The gist

No documented position found.

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Kenneth SheffertCitizens Count

Kenneth Sheffert

Republican

Hampton

The gist

No documented position found.

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Bruce TheriaultCitizens Count

Bruce Theriault

Republican

Hampton

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 guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws
  • Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
More about Bruce
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    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: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws Against”
  8. Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

    Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
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Richard Wickson, Jr.Citizens Count

Richard Wickson, Jr.

Republican

Hampton

The gist

No documented position found.

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Nicholas D. BridleCitizens Count

Nicholas D. Bridle

RepublicanIncumbent

Hampton

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws
  • Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
More about Nicholas
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax Against”
  3. Opposes a state cap on school budget increases

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
  5. Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws Against”
  6. Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Minimum wage increase For”
  7. Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Nicholas D. Bridle

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development For”

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