State
State Representative, Strafford 20
- 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.
Taxes & budget
John ColfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Allan HowlandDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Public safety
John ColfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Allan HowlandDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Education
John ColfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Allan HowlandDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Housing
John ColfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Allan HowlandDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Health & human services
John ColfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Allan HowlandDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Government & transparency
John ColfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Allan HowlandDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
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