Rachel Cisto

Rachel Cisto (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 2. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Cisto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cisto was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. She earned her B.A. in communications, media, and journalism from the University of Hartford in 2015. Her professional experience includes working as an MHT Passenger Service Agent. She previously worked as a reporter for The Union Leader from 2010 to 2013, as a reporter for STN2 at the University of Hartford from 2011 to 2015, as a reporter for The Daily News-Record from 2015 to 2016, and as a reporter for The Chief Leader from 2016 to 2017.^[1]^[2]

Elections

2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keith Erf (R)	21.1	3,440
✔		Leah Cushman (R)	20.9	3,402
✔		Gary Hopper (R)	20.2	3,285
		Jennifer Paveglio (D)	15.0	2,443
	Submit photo	Robert Girard (D)	11.6	1,881
		Rachel Cisto (D)	11.2	1,827
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	7

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,285
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Jennifer Paveglio, Rachel Cisto, and Robert Girard advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Paveglio	40.3	717
✔		Rachel Cisto	30.4	542
✔	Submit photo	Robert Girard	28.7	511
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	11

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,781
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Incumbent Keith Erf, incumbent Gary Hopper, and Leah Cushman advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on September 8, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Keith Erf	35.3	901
✔	Gary Hopper	32.7	835
✔	Leah Cushman	31.0	792
	Other/Write-in votes	0.9	23

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,551
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Endorsements

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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 2 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keith Erf (R)	19.3	2,236
✔		Gary Hopper (R)	17.4	2,019
✔		J.P. Marzullo (R)	16.5	1,912
	Submit photo	Aaron Gill (D)	16.2	1,883
	Submit photo	Rebecca Mitchell (D)	12.1	1,408
		Rachel Cisto (D)	11.9	1,385
		Lisa Wilber (L)	6.5	755
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	2

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,600
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Aaron Gill, Rebecca Mitchell, and Rachel Cisto advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Aaron Gill	35.7	520
✔	Submit photo	Rebecca Mitchell	32.8	478
✔		Rachel Cisto	31.6	460

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,458
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keith Erf	30.2	706
✔		J.P. Marzullo	22.8	531
✔		Gary Hopper	20.5	479
		Daniel Donovan	10.2	237
	Submit photo	David Recupero	9.5	221
	Submit photo	Lori Davis	6.9	160

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,334
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Lisa Wilber advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Wilber	100.0	15

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

Rachel Cisto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cisto's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Rachel is a native of Weare and is running as a Democrat. She received a bachelor's degree in Media and Journalism with a minor in American Politics from the University of Hartford in 2015. She has been a political reporter since 2009 and has worked for a variety of news outlets, including internships at WMUR-TV in Manchester, WTIC-TV in Hartford, Conn., and New England Cable News in Newton, Ma.

After graduation, she moved to print news, working at the Daily News-Record in Harrisonburg, Va., The Chief-Leader in New York City, and the Londonderry Times in Londonderry. She is currently the editor of Weare In The World.

In September 2017, she was appointed to the Weare Town Cable Committee, where she creates programs for the public access channel, including a documentary about FIRST robotics. Her earliest political memory is voting for now-Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for governor at a 'kids vote' event in 1996 and her favorite political memory is hiking in Shenandoah National Park for a story with Va. Sen. Tim Kaine.

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?

I believe in transparency, accountability and being responsive to constituents.
I'm a Weare native who wants to make Weare, Deering and New Hampshire the best places they can be.
I'm a collaborator, an innovator and a problem-solver and I would be honored to represent you in Concord.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very focused on working to raise the minimum wage and move toward universal health care. I also would like to see our public schools funded.

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

I think an elected official should be willing to stand up for their constituents. An elected official should aim to always do the best thing possible for their district, and they should be willing to have a dialogue with their constituents about the votes they took and why. An elected official should be willing to listen, and able to acknowledge that they may not have all the answers. In fact, an official should be willing to work with legislators of both their own party and the opposing party. Elected officials should be, above all, looking to help the people of their district however they can.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like to leave this place better than it was when I got here. I'd like the world to improve - better wages, people not living in poverty, people able to just get healthcare without worrying their treatment will bankrupt them...etc. If I can play even a small part in that future, I'll be happy.

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

9/11 has to be the first one I really remember. I was in the third grade at the time, and I couldn't really grasp what was going on or why. I think I could sense the heightened anxiety around me, but at age 9 it didn't really mean anything to me. I remember when my mom picked me up from school I asked if we could go to the town library and couldn't understand why it would have been closed. I also remember that no one stopped our day. The first I heard of anything was when my mom picked me up.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a columnist/news writer for the Goffstown News. I was a junior in high school at the time, so I mainly covered events at John Stark Regional High School. I worked for the Goffstown News in one form or another from 2010 to 2013.

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

Probably "Burn The House Down" by AJR. I'm a very music-driven person and have a playlist for pretty much everything, and that one is on both my "Campaign Playlist" and my "Most Played" list, so it gets a lot of play from me.

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

Beneficial, yes. Required, no. I think if you don't have political experience, you'll have to do a little homework so you're educated on the issues and make the best possible decisions. If you're willing to do that, you're good.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I favor an independent third-party drawing up the maps. Drawing fair and accurate district lines is very important.

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

If I've learned anything from 2020, it's that one should really focus on what's happening right now. I might, but at the moment, I'm fully focused on this.

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

Rachel Cisto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cisto's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Education funding, ending gerrymandering and redistricting in a way that makes sense, promoting bipartisan solutions and working together.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public school funding, student debt, college affordability, raising the minimum wage

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

I really look up to Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan and Bernie Sanders, among others.

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

I would say the best thing to do is to do a Google search for "progressive Democrat" because that pretty much hits the nail on the head.

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

You need to be willing to stand up for what's right for your district, but you also have to be willing to work across the aisle and compromise when needed.

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

I think my skills as a journalist will help me be a good legislator - translating legal-ese into plain English, using my platform to help other people have their voices heard, etc.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Working with the people of the district and with the other legislators, and making all your decisions with the district in mind.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to help make Hillsborough 2 the best it can be, and I want my legacy to be that I left the district better than it was when I got there.

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

I remember 9/11 - I remember not understanding why the town library was closed. I remember seeing the reports on the news.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a freelance reporter for The Union Leader from 2010 to 2013.

What happened on your most awkward date?

Most of my dates in college were really awkward - I was on the campus television station so I was recognized a lot.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

I love all of them. I love anything that lets me dress up, spend time with my family, eat a big meal or any combination of the three.

What is your favorite book? Why?

It's going to sound so cliche, but I have always been a big fan of the Harry Potter series.

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

I think either Sloan Sabbith from The Newsroom or Hermione Granger from Harry Potter.

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

My cat Finn. This little dude has been my best friend since September 2015 and I can't imagine my life without him.

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

Either "Superpowers" by SAARA or "Feel It Still" by Portugal. The Man.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I've faced a lot of hardships related to income - unable to find a job that pays enough, carrying $130,000 in student debt, etc.

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

I think the biggest difference is the size - the House is MASSIVE and the Senate is a lot smaller, which changes the dynamics. I also think the way that the House is designed, representatives really only cover one or two towns so that enables people to get to know their representative in a different, more personal way.

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

It can be. I think even if you don't have particular government experience, it'll pay to do the research and put in the work so that you know what you're talking about.

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

I think New Hampshire, like many states is going to be facing an uphill battle trying to combat the opioid crisis. We also have to work to expand mental health services, fix the current districts after the 2020 census, work on raising the minimum wage...etc.

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

They should work together.

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

Of course. Many New Hampshire towns are facing similar issues, and one of the best ways to get things done is to work with the other legislators.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Using the census and an independent third-party to avoid gerrymandering.

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

I would like to focus on committees that I understand the subject matter, but I'll do my homework on whatever committees I'm asked to serve on.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I would be interested, in any capacity they'd like me to.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I really look up to former Gov. John Lynch. He was personable and really worked to do the best for this state and its residents.

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

Vaguely, but I'm focused on what I'm doing right now.

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?

My younger sister is special needs, and one of her best friends had to move out of district to get services because the school wouldn't help her, and our current representatives weren't even willing to speak with the family. Once she began receiving the proper services, she thrived. The fact that the incumbents refused to meet with the family just makes my blood boil.

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Biographical submission

Cisto submitted the following campaign themes through Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form:

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What is your political philosophy?

I'm a progressive Democrat, and I chose to run to try to better represent the changing demographics of Hillsborough 2. ^[3]

”

—Rachel Cisto^[1]

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Footnotes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on June 14, 2018.
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 28, 2020.
↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Rachel Cisto

Biography

Elections

2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

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2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 2 (3 seats)

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2020

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2018

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