State
State Representative, Sullivan 1
- 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
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Brian SullivanDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Public safety
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Brian SullivanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Brian SullivanDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Housing
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Brian SullivanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
- Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Brian SullivanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Brian SullivanDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Government & transparency
Joel T. HutchinsRepublican
No documented position found.
Brian SullivanDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
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.