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State Senator, 2nd District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on New Hampshire laws and the state budget.

Kurt Webber

Democratic

Retired Army officer; former college professor · Gilford

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
  • Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
  • Supports passing stricter state gun control laws.
  • Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.

    Citizens Count: Kurt Webber profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “This has always been DOA in NH and there are other, less controversial, ways to raise revenue.”
  2. Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.

    Citizens Count: Kurt Webber profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “This is an important step in developing affordable housing in the state, which is a critical need.”
  3. Supports passing stricter state gun control laws.

    Citizens Count: Kurt Webber profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Universal background checks and Red Flag law.”
  4. Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.

    Citizens Count: Kurt Webber profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “NH should have a minimum wage that is the same or close to that of our neighboring states.”
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Timothy P. LangOfficial portrait — New Hampshire Senate

Timothy P. Lang

RepublicanIncumbent

IT professional; state senator · Sanbornton

The gist

  • Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
  • Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
  • Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.
  • Voted for mandatory minimum sentences for supplying fentanyl.
More about Timothy
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  1. Supports the Education Freedom Account program.

    Citizens Count: Timothy Lang profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Given state compulsory attendance, parents deserve choices if the local traditional public school isnt working fro them.”
  2. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.

    Citizens Count: Timothy Lang profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income?”
  3. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.

    Citizens Count: Timothy Lang profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “All persons should pass the A.C.I.D test before registering voting. Age, Citizenship, Identity and Domicile”
  4. Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.

    Citizens Count: Timothy Lang profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?”
  5. Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.

    Citizens Count: Timothy Lang profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?”
  6. Voted for mandatory minimum sentences for supplying fentanyl.

    Citizens Count: Timothy Lang profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Voted for a mandatory minimum sentence for supplying fentanyl ( SB 415 ), voted for a mandatory minimum 10-year prison sentence for the crime of”

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