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State Senator, 4th 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
Shawn MickelonisRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
David H. WattersDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Public safety
Shawn MickelonisRepublican
- Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
David H. WattersDemocratic
- Supports passing stricter state gun control laws.
Education
Shawn MickelonisRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
David H. WattersDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program.
Housing
Shawn MickelonisRepublican
- Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
David H. WattersDemocratic
- Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Health & human services
Shawn MickelonisRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
David H. WattersDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Government & transparency
Shawn MickelonisRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
David H. WattersDemocratic
- Opposes 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; 6 issues covered in this race.