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State Representative, Strafford 1

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2
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.

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Brian BeaverstockCitizens Count

Brian Beaverstock

Democratic

Farmington

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 state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
  • Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
More about Brian
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
  8. Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Brian Beaverstock

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development Against”

Jimmy Bourque

Democratic

Farmington

The gist

No documented position found.

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W. Packy CampbellCitizens Count

W. Packy Campbell

Republican

Farmington

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 state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
More about W.
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: W. Packy Campbell

    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: W. Packy Campbell

    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: W. Packy Campbell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: W. Packy Campbell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: W. Packy Campbell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: W. Packy Campbell

    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: W. Packy Campbell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: W. Packy Campbell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
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Andy DowCitizens Count

Andy Dow

Republican

Farmington

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
More about Andy
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Andy Dow

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Andy Dow

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax Against”
  3. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: Andy Dow

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
  4. Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Andy Dow

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development 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.