State
State Representative, Sullivan 6
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 6
- 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
Chris CogswellDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Dale GirardRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Public safety
Chris CogswellDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dale GirardRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Education
Chris CogswellDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Dale GirardRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Housing
Chris CogswellDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Dale GirardRepublican
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
- Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Economy & jobs
Chris CogswellDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Dale GirardRepublican
No documented position found.
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
- Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Environment & parks
Chris CogswellDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Dale GirardRepublican
No documented position found.
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Chris CogswellDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Dale GirardRepublican
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Chris CogswellDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Lisa R. GosselinDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Emily SandbladeRepublican
No documented position found.
John R. CloutierDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Dale GirardRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Wayne J. HemingwayRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 8 issues covered in this race.