State
State Representative, Strafford 5
- 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
William F. FessendenDemocratic/Independent
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Jenny WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
William F. FessendenDemocratic/Independent
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Jenny WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
William F. FessendenDemocratic/Independent
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Jenny WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
William F. FessendenDemocratic/Independent
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Jenny WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
William F. FessendenDemocratic/Independent
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Jenny WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
William F. FessendenDemocratic/Independent
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Jenny WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
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