State

State Representative, Strafford 17

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

Matthew D. Albion

Republican

Dover

The gist

Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Matthew

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Matthew D. Albion
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Matthew D. Albion
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Matthew D. Albion
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: Matthew D. Albion
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: Matthew D. Albion
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Citizens Count: Matthew D. Albion
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Minimum wage increase Against”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Matthew D. Albion
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development For”

Jessica LaMontagne

DemocraticIncumbent

Dover

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
Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

More about Jessica

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Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne
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: Jessica F. LaMontagne
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "For"”

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