State

State Representative, Rockingham 7

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
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

JJ DeFeo

Democratic

Fremont

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 stricter gun control laws
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about JJ

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax Against”
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: JJ DeFeo
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development For”

Laurence A. Miner

RepublicanIncumbent

Fremont

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 encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Laurence

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "For"”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
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: Laurence A. Miner
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Laurence A. Miner
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"”

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; 7 issues covered in this race.