Melanie Renfrew-Hebert

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Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Memorial High School

Graduate

Southern New Hampshire University, 2010

Ph.D

Southern New Hampshire University, 2012

Personal
Birthplace
Riverhead, N.Y.
Religion
Agnostic
Profession
Instructor
Contact

Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 29. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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Biography

Melanie Renfrew-Hebert was born in Riverhead, New York. She earned a high school diploma from Memorial High School, a graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2010, and a Ph.D. from Southern New Hampshire University in 2012. Her career experience includes working as an instructor, labor market analyst, assisted housing program manager, community work incentive coordinator, and adjunct faculty member at Manchester Community College. As of 2024, Renfrew-Hebert was affiliated with CASA of New Hampshire.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr. (R)
 
13.8
 
5,027
Image of Sheila Seidel
Sheila Seidel (R) Candidate Connection
 
13.4
 
4,876
Image of Sherri Reinfurt
Sherri Reinfurt (R)
 
12.7
 
4,652
Image of Henry Giasson
Henry Giasson (R)
 
12.5
 
4,566
Jim Craig (D)
 
12.3
 
4,484
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza (D)
 
12.0
 
4,385
Judith Gaynor Johnson (D)
 
11.8
 
4,323
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D) Candidate Connection
 
11.4
 
4,170
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
8

Total votes: 36,491
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 (4 seats)

Incumbent Judi Lanza, Jim Craig, Judith Gaynor Johnson, and Melanie Renfrew-Hebert advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza
 
25.3
 
1,290
Jim Craig
 
25.0
 
1,272
Judith Gaynor Johnson
 
24.6
 
1,255
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert Candidate Connection
 
24.6
 
1,253
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
25

Total votes: 5,095
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 (4 seats)

Incumbent Joe Alexander Jr., Sherri Reinfurt, incumbent Sheila Seidel, and Henry Giasson defeated Peter Georgantas in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr.
 
24.2
 
1,600
Image of Sherri Reinfurt
Sherri Reinfurt
 
21.8
 
1,439
Image of Sheila Seidel
Sheila Seidel Candidate Connection
 
21.8
 
1,439
Image of Henry Giasson
Henry Giasson
 
19.7
 
1,301
Peter Georgantas
 
12.3
 
813
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
24

Total votes: 6,616
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr. (R)
 
13.2
 
3,591
Image of Fred Plett
Fred Plett (R)
 
13.0
 
3,536
Image of Sheila Seidel
Sheila Seidel (R)
 
12.9
 
3,515
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza (D)
 
12.7
 
3,443
Doug Pounds (R)
 
12.6
 
3,436
Dian McCarthy (D)
 
12.4
 
3,358
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D)
 
12.1
 
3,275
Image of Curt DeVetter
Curt DeVetter (D) Candidate Connection
 
11.1
 
3,009
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
9

Total votes: 27,172
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza
 
23.4
 
778
Dian McCarthy
 
23.3
 
776
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
 
22.2
 
740
Image of Curt DeVetter
Curt DeVetter Candidate Connection
 
15.3
 
510
Dominick Prive
 
7.9
 
264
Paul Orr
 
7.7
 
255
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
5

Total votes: 3,328
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 (4 seats)

Incumbent Fred Plett, incumbent Joe Alexander Jr., Doug Pounds, and Sheila Seidel defeated Henry Giasson in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Fred Plett
Fred Plett
 
23.0
 
1,180
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr.
 
22.4
 
1,146
Doug Pounds
 
22.1
 
1,133
Image of Sheila Seidel
Sheila Seidel
 
19.9
 
1,020
Image of Henry Giasson
Henry Giasson
 
12.1
 
622
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
20

Total votes: 5,121
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2020

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr. (R)
 
11.5
 
4,816
Michael Gunski (R)
 
11.3
 
4,721
Barbara Griffin (R)
 
11.3
 
4,717
Image of Claire Rouillard
Claire Rouillard (R)
 
10.6
 
4,434
Image of Fred Plett
Fred Plett (R)
 
10.3
 
4,298
Jim Craig (D)
 
9.5
 
3,967
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza (D)
 
9.4
 
3,922
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D)
 
8.8
 
3,689
Richard Bruno (D)
 
8.8
 
3,680
Robin McCune (D)
 
8.7
 
3,641
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
10

Total votes: 41,895
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

Judi Lanza, Jim Craig, Melanie Renfrew-Hebert, Richard Bruno, and Robin McCune advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza
 
20.7
 
1,207
Jim Craig
 
20.4
 
1,187
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
 
19.7
 
1,145
Richard Bruno
 
19.5
 
1,132
Robin McCune
 
19.3
 
1,121
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
28

Total votes: 5,820
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Barbara Griffin
 
15.3
 
1,043
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr.
 
14.6
 
993
Image of Fred Plett
Fred Plett
 
14.2
 
967
Michael Gunski
 
14.1
 
961
Image of Claire Rouillard
Claire Rouillard
 
12.7
 
862
Image of Anthony Pugh
Anthony Pugh
 
9.1
 
617
Image of John Stafford
John Stafford
 
8.9
 
606
Frank Hobbs
 
7.3
 
497
Rick Kardos
 
3.5
 
240
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
15

Total votes: 6,801
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2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Barbara Griffin (R)
 
11.1
 
3,376
Michael Gunski (R)
 
10.8
 
3,279
Cole Riel (D) Candidate Connection
 
10.0
 
3,039
Image of Fred Plett
Fred Plett (R) Candidate Connection
 
9.9
 
3,009
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr. (R)
 
9.7
 
2,966
Jeffrey Day (R)
 
9.7
 
2,957
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza (D)
 
9.6
 
2,930
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D) Candidate Connection
 
9.4
 
2,876
Reta MacGregor (D)
 
9.4
 
2,875
Image of Eric Emmerling
Eric Emmerling (D)
 
8.6
 
2,605
Image of Richard Manzo
Richard Manzo (L)
 
1.7
 
517
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
6

Total votes: 30,435
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

Judi Lanza, Reta MacGregor, Melanie Renfrew-Hebert, Cole Riel, and Eric Emmerling advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Judi Lanza
Judi Lanza
 
21.3
 
1,012
Reta MacGregor
 
20.4
 
970
Image of Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Melanie Renfrew-Hebert Candidate Connection
 
20.1
 
954
Cole Riel Candidate Connection
 
19.8
 
943
Image of Eric Emmerling
Eric Emmerling
 
18.4
 
875

Total votes: 4,754
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Barbara Griffin
 
16.7
 
805
Michael Gunski
 
16.6
 
801
Image of Fred Plett
Fred Plett Candidate Connection
 
14.7
 
709
Jeffrey Day
 
14.5
 
700
Image of Joe Alexander Jr.
Joe Alexander Jr.
 
13.6
 
654
David W. Pierce
 
12.7
 
613
Image of John Stafford
John Stafford
 
11.1
 
536

Total votes: 4,818
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)

Richard Manzo advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Manzo
Richard Manzo
 
100.0
 
14

Total votes: 14
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2016

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016.

The following candidates ran in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 6 general election.[2][3]

New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 6 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Rick Christie Incumbent 12.01% 4,124
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Barbara Griffin Incumbent 13.62% 4,676
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png David W. Pierce Incumbent 13.19% 4,530
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Claire Rouillard Incumbent 12.29% 4,222
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Nick Zaricki Incumbent 11.83% 4,061
     Democratic Judi Lanza 9.68% 3,325
     Democratic Reta MacGregor 9.17% 3,149
     Democratic Angela Mackenzie 9.52% 3,270
     Democratic Melanie Renfrew-Hebert 8.69% 2,985
Total Votes 34,342
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State


Judi Lanza, Reta MacGregor , Angela Mackenzie, and Melanie Renfrew-Hebert were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 6 Democratic primary.[4][5]

New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 6 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Judi Lanza
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Reta MacGregor
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Angela Mackenzie
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Melanie Renfrew-Hebert


The following candidates ran in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 6 Republican primary.[4][5]

New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 6 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Rick Christie Incumbent 12.53% 668
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Barbara Griffin Incumbent 15.56% 830
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png David W. Pierce Incumbent 11.94% 637
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Claire Rouillard Incumbent 13.13% 700
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Nick Zaricki Incumbent 9.83% 524
     Republican John C. Burkush 8.70% 464
     Republican James Butcher 5.61% 299
     Republican Emily Sandblade 7.82% 417
     Republican Donald H. Sims 5.91% 315
     Republican John Stafford 8.98% 479
Total Votes 5,333

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Melanie Renfrew-Hebert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Renfrew-Hebert's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I have lived in NH for more than forty years and moved to Goffstown in 20I2. We have two young sons who attend our local public schools. I am a dedicated advocate for women’s rights, reproductive healthcare access, and equality. My career and volunteer activities have focused on service to others. I have worked as a labor market analyst for the state, program manager for assisted housing, independent living, and adjunct faculty for Manchester Community College. I have worked tirelessly to support public education, affordable housing, and healthcare for all. My family has been a constant source of support and inspiration, encouraging me to pursue my passion for social justice and community advocacy. I hold a Doctorate in Community Economic Development, MA in Policy and Development, and a MBA from Southern NH University, as well as an undergraduate degree in accounting.
  • Protecting high standards and comprehensive education is essential for our students’ future. I am dedicated to ensuring every child has access to quality public education. We must resist efforts to privatize our state's publics schools, lower educational standards, censor classroom discussions, and police our LGBTQ+ students, teachers, and staff. The State’s inadequate per-student funding and insufficient building aid are forcing taxes in towns across the state to a critical point. For that reason, I will oppose any scheme that diverts taxpayer money from public schools to private interests. Public funds should support public education.
  • I believe in protecting individual rights for everyone. and oppose any legislation that infringes on personal freedoms or discriminates against any group. This includes banning books, censoring classroom discussions, or policing identities. Everyone should have the right to express themselves, access quality education and healthcare, and live without fear. As your representative, I will defend the rights of all, including our LGBTQ+ community, ensuring equal opportunities and protections, and will fight for policies that uphold these fundamental rights because every person deserves to live with dignity, free from discrimination.
  • As a candidate for state representative, I will oppose any legislation that undermines women’s healthcare. Access to abortion is a fundamental to women’s health and autonomy, and restricting access to abortion leads to negative health outcomes. Decisions regarding abortion should be made by patients and their healthcare providers, free from outside interference. Policies that prioritize women’s health, uphold reproductive rights, and ensure access to the full spectrum of healthcare services including improvements to maternal healthcare ensure that all women receive the care they need before, during, and after pregnancy.
I am passionate about ensuring that my family and my neighbors are able to afford housing, raise their children, work, and retire in our community.
As a candidate, I am committed to public service and that commitment demands that I serve every resident equally to ensure that every voice is heard and respected. I aim to guide our community toward positive change. and maintain public trust.
A legacy of service to others.
My first job was as a waitress at a Howard Johnsons. It was very short lived. I was fifteen and chose to work to help support my family.
My favorite books are those that deal with the topics of development and that have an impact on the lives of others, particularly women and families, such as Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof. I also enjoy books that use a mashup to bring new vibrance to the story, like Mintz's Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History. Mintz was an anthropologist and a foodie, and he brought both to the table.
I am currently raising young children, so most songs I hear are aimed at the 8-12 year listener. One that we can all agree on is Wellerman (See Shanty) by Nathan Evans.
Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil? Because it’s pointless (this one makes me and my 7 year old giggle every time).
Emily's List, AFL-CIO, AFT NH, SEA-SEIU, Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety, Progressive Turnaround Project, NEA NH, Move the Goal Post

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2022

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2020

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Melanie Renfrew-Hebert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Renfrew-Hebert's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Quality Public Education Lower Property Taxes Lower Health Care Costs

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about economic opportunity - access to a fair livable wage, equal access and opportunity for access to education, and affordable homeownership

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

There are many passionate and experienced persons in political roles who have informed the view of my role as a state representative or any elected office. Common threads among them would be a willingness to listen to their constituents and the ability to work across the aisle.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Community Capitalism by Ron Kitchens - 'a new economic development strategy to show that urban communities that seem distressed can be empowered by focusing community resources into five key areas: place, capital, infrastructure, talent and education'

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

A belief that holding public office is a responsibility, not a right. Honesty, integrity, modesty, and the ability to listen critically when others speak as well as a passion for your community and a heart felt desire to make that community the best it can be for all who live there.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Others well trained through my example to step in, ready to continue to serve and meet the needs of the people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was ten years old in 1981 when President Reagan was shot. It was all anyone could talk about but I focused that year on the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court and the possibilities it opened for girls, women. It was also the first time I heard of AIDS and was rocked by the painful comments and dehumanizing contempt by so many peopke. These two events have shaped my views throughout my life and helped me to realize two fundamental truths: that fear can bring out the worst in a society and that fear can bring out the best in people.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Halloween! My son and I spend the entire month of October celebrating. We begin with a lunch date/planning session and make a list of 30 large and small adventures we can complete to keep the spirit alive. Of course the Goffstown Pumpkin Regatta is a household favorite!

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I have always been fond of Roald Dahl's Matilda character; persevering with wisdom beyond her years, curious, courageous, a champion of the people. She tapped into her personal power and used it to make others lives better. She didn't have a hero so she became one.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

Three white multi-photo frames I purchased the day after we closed on our new Goffstown home. It was the first thing hung up in our new home and still proudly displays pictures of my oldest son - though I have been told I will have to add some of our youngest son eventually. Second would be a custom metal rack which holds my running medals and reads "Always Earned. Never Given."

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

This is Me' from the Greatest Showman

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The sheer size and terms of service. In New Hampshire 400 representatives serve 2 year terms, giving opportunity for frequent changes to reflect the community and its most pressing issues.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe legislators would benefit greatly from experience in the workings of state (and local) government, knowledge of the offices and departments of the state as well as some knowledge of budgeting, planning, and law. With that said, these are learned skills. I believe the most important attributes are willingness to listen, desire for success, and the ability to work with others.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The opioid epidemic in NH has affects every age, race, and income bracket without mercy. It will continue to impact our state drastically though the next decade in the number of deaths and crimes related to drug use, neonatal injury and future impacts, and the impact on our foster care and courts systems. It is a far reaching and complicated issue that I believe finds many of its roots in an increased need for mental health access.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Education; Resources, Recreation and Development; Children and Family Law; and Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

While late into the political field it is my goal to represent New Hampshire in the United States Senate.

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Melanie Renfrew-Hebert campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29Lost general$1,600 $0
2022New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29Lost general$1,021 $0
2018New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6Lost general$0 N/A**
Grand total$2,621 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Seth King (R)
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Grafton 10
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Bill Ohm (R)
Hillsborough 11
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Matt Drew (R)
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Keith Erf (R)
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Lily Foss (D)
Hillsborough 42
Lisa Post (R)
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Alvin See (R)
Merrimack 27
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Zoe Manos (D)
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Pam Brown (R)
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Mary Ford (R)
Rockingham 30
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Terry Roy (R)
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Luz Bay (D)
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Judy Aron (R)
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