New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 7 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in New Hampshire, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 7 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 7 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alicia Gregg (D)	19.8	1,496
✔		Catherine Sofikitis (D)	18.1	1,368
✔		Louis Juris (D)	17.9	1,351
		Avalon Lewis (R)	14.8	1,119
		Edith Dee Hogan (R)	14.7	1,107
	Submit photo	Daniel Moriarty (R)	14.6	1,098

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,539
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Avalon Lewis (R)

LAW AND ORDER. We need to feel safe as we move about. The current laws must be enforced and stop with the creation of new laws. we need to prosecute the law breakers. Our police is being challenged by the criminal eliment and without the proper support. I will support our police.

THE US ECONOMY is in the shits. There are a few contributing factors but the death of our energy independance I believe is a major factor.

TAXES. This Liberal Government is hard at work inventing more and more reasons for increased taxation. This must be haulted. No new taxes. No increased taxation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Avalon Lewis (R)

THE SECOND AMMENDMENT must be protected. Crime is rampant throughout this country. Criminals follow their own laws/rules. The law abiding citizen, by definition is limited by the law, deprived of their own self defense and denied their 2nd ammendment.

The bastardization of America by the democrats and liberals must be stopped. Civility must be restored. GOD back in our schools.

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

For years, I and many have blamed both parties for the sorry condition of our politics. We've hoped for someone to come along and do the right thing. Not to be beholding to any special interests. Reagan implemented great policies but that independent individual whom I would follow was and is Trump.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Avalon Lewis (R)

A willingness to work with others to achieve the republican conservative ideals

What legacy would you like to leave?

Avalon Lewis (R)

The first Lewis family member to win political office

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

The Kennedy assassination. I was eight years old

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

The Iron Man or The Spider Man

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

Cry To Me

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Avalon Lewis (R)

A balanced budget

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Avalon Lewis (R)

I believe it's more beneficial to voice the pros and cons of whatever when necessary for a clearer understanding of what's at stake.

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

A combination of many experiences would be vastly beneficial but not necessary. This provides for multiculturalism.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Avalon Lewis (R)

Certainly. A plurality on any particular bill, and the bigger that plurality the better.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Avalon Lewis (R)

I don't clearly understand the reasoning of the redistricting process. People might leave one district for another or simply moved away. Then that district is redrawn to take constituents from another district. I think it's confusing.

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

As a new legislator and with the discombobulation that I expect, I prefer ,,,,baby steps.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Avalon Lewis (R)

N/A

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

Avalon Lewis (R)

I have not considered that far ahead.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Avalon Lewis (R)

One story I remember is from a time when I was campaigning for another candidate in the previous cycle. The was about the control of the Nashua Police, City or state. This particular older individual schooled me on an amazing history of who controlled and controls the police.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Avalon Lewis (R)

I don't think I have a favorite joke but, If it's funny, I'll laugh at it

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Avalon Lewis (R)

Compromise has become necessary to get most anything done. From my prospective, it would depend on what's being compromised.

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