State
State Senator, 16th 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
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
- Supports restoring state funding to ease local property taxes.
Keith MurphyRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Public safety
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Keith MurphyRepublican
- Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Education
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
- Opposes cuts to neighborhood public schools.
Keith MurphyRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
Housing
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Keith MurphyRepublican
- Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Economy & jobs
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
- Supports protecting small businesses from rising costs and tariffs.
Keith MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
- Pledges to lower health costs and protect Medicaid.
- Pledges to close gaps in mental health services.
Keith MurphyRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Government & transparency
Dian McCarthyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Keith MurphyRepublican
- Supports 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.