State

State Representative, Strafford 12

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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Will Hurley

Democratic

Rollinsford

The gist

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

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Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
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: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”
Supports stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws For”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Will Hurley
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development Against”

Paul T. Edgar

Republican

Somersworth

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

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Paul T. Edgar
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: Paul T. Edgar
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Paul T. Edgar
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Paul T. Edgar
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "For"”
Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Paul T. Edgar
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "Against"”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Paul T. Edgar
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: Paul T. Edgar
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Paul T. Edgar
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development? "For"”

David Hilton

Republican

Somersworth

The gist

No documented position found.

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Philip Houde

Republican

Somersworth

The gist

No documented position found.

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Omero Ambriz

Republican

Somersworth

The gist

No documented position found.

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Billie Butler

DemocraticIncumbent

Somersworth

The gist

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
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Billie

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Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Billie Butler
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Billie Butler
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Billie Butler
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Billie Butler
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: Billie Butler
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? "Against"”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Billie Butler
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development? "For"”
Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Billie Butler
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? "Against"”

Myles England

DemocraticIncumbent

Rollinsford

The gist

No documented position found.

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Wayne Pearson

DemocraticIncumbent

Rollinsford

The gist

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 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Supports stricter gun control laws
Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Wayne

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Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "For"”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Supports stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "For"”
Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Wayne Pearson
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? "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; 7 issues covered in this race.