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State Senator, 13th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on New Hampshire laws and the state budget.
Taxes & budget
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
No documented position found.
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Public safety
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
- Voted for several bills adding stricter gun laws.
- Voted against banning local "sanctuary policies."
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
- Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Education
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
- Voted to advance repealing the Education Freedom Account program.
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
Housing
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
- Voted for bills easing local zoning requirements.
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
- Opposes state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Economy & jobs
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
- Voted for bills to raise the state minimum wage.
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
- Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Government & transparency
Laura TelerskiDemocratic
No documented position found.
Daniel J. PaulRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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