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State Representative, Strafford 7
- 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 H. LarochelleDemocratic
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Eric BourgeoisRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Public safety
John H. LarochelleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Eric BourgeoisRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Education
John H. LarochelleDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Eric BourgeoisRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Environment & parks
John H. LarochelleDemocratic
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Eric BourgeoisRepublican
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Government & transparency
John H. LarochelleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Eric BourgeoisRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
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