State
State Senator, 15th 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
Dennis BlankenbekerRepublican
- Pledged to oppose any broad-based sales or income tax.
Tara ReardonDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Public safety
Dennis BlankenbekerRepublican
No documented position found.
Tara ReardonDemocratic
- Opposes requiring local police to aid federal immigration enforcement.
Education
Dennis BlankenbekerRepublican
No documented position found.
Tara ReardonDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program.
Housing
Dennis BlankenbekerRepublican
No documented position found.
Tara ReardonDemocratic
- Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Economy & jobs
Dennis BlankenbekerRepublican
No documented position found.
Tara ReardonDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.
Health & human services
Dennis BlankenbekerRepublican
No documented position found.
Tara ReardonDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.