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State Senator, 3rd District

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2 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Bobbi Boudman

Democratic

State representative; small business owner · Wolfeboro

The gist

  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program.
  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
  • Supports guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
  • Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.
  • Opposes funding schools mostly through local property taxes.
More about Bobbi
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  1. Opposes the Education Freedom Account program.

    Citizens Count: Bobbi Boudman profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “As a home school mom, I understand a public school cannot fit the needs of every child at all times; but instead of taking property”
  2. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.

    Citizens Count: Bobbi Boudman profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income?”
  3. Supports guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.

    Citizens Count: Bobbi Boudman profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “The way the questions are written is vague-- as are most abortion laws.”
  4. Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.

    Citizens Count: Bobbi Boudman profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “New Hampshire's lack of a minimum wage is failing us and we are losing our working class who are commuting to our New England neighbors.”
  5. Opposes funding schools mostly through local property taxes.

    Citizens Count: Bobbi Boudman profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Our current system is not equitable.”
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Mark McConkeyOfficial portrait — New Hampshire Senate

Mark McConkey

RepublicanIncumbent

Construction company owner; state senator · Freedom

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.
  • Supports restoring funding for the Office of the Child Advocate.
  • Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.
More about Mark
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  1. Supports the Education Freedom Account program.

    Citizens Count: Mark McConkey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Education Freedom Accounts are about giving parents options and making sure children have access to an education that works for them.”
  2. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.

    Citizens Count: Mark McConkey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “New Hampshire's lack of an income tax is one of the biggest reasons our state remains economically competitive and attractive to families, workers, retirees, and”
  3. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.

    Citizens Count: Mark McConkey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “It should be easy to vote but hard to cheat.”
  4. Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.

    Citizens Count: Mark McConkey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “New Hampshire is the safest state in the nation and protecting individual's constitutional rights is a major reason we are the safest state.”
  5. Supports restoring funding for the Office of the Child Advocate.

    Citizens Count: Mark McConkey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?”
  6. Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage.

    Citizens Count: Mark McConkey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?”

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