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State Senator, 17th 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
Robert LawlissDemocratic
No documented position found.
Howard PearlRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Public safety
Robert LawlissDemocratic
- Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Howard PearlRepublican
- Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Education
Robert LawlissDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program.
Howard PearlRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
Housing
Robert LawlissDemocratic
- Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Howard PearlRepublican
- Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Economy & jobs
Robert LawlissDemocratic
No documented position found.
Howard PearlRepublican
- Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.
Health & human services
Robert LawlissDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
- Supports restoring funding for the Office of the Child Advocate.
Howard PearlRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Government & transparency
Robert LawlissDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Howard PearlRepublican
No documented position found.
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