Meet the Merrimack County District 6 House candidates

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The Monitor sent questionnaires to area House candidates. We asked the candidates to answer a checklist of questions about positions the most recent Legislature took on a range of issues. Although we asked for yes or no responses, many of the candidates went further. Rather than limit the responses, we provided as much leeway as space will allow. Each candidate was also given a chance to add information specific to their candidacies. Here’s what they said:

Merrimack County 6

Bradford, Henniker (2 seats)

MARK LINDSLEY

Party: Republican

Town: Henniker

Incumbent? Yes

Did not respond to survey

DAN McCORMICK

Party: Republican

Age: 56

Town: Bradford

Occupation: Retired

Incumbent? No

Do you support . . .

Right-to-work legislation? Yes

Repealing gay marriage? No

Allowing guns on college campuses? Not sure

Legalizing medical marijuana? Yes

Allowing any employer to exempt contraception from insurance plans? No

Last year’s 50 percent cut in university funding? Yes

A constitutional amendment giving the Legislature full authority over education funding? No

A business tax credit to fund scholarships? No

The efforts of the Committee on Redress of Grievances? Yes

A constitutional amendment barring an income tax? Yes

Requiring voters to present a photo ID? Yes

Some form of expanded gambling? No

What would you like voters to know about your philosophy, principles or priorities? I believe in small government and individual state sovereignty, reliance on the Judeo/Christian principles this country was formed on and maintaining a safety net for those in our society that are truly in need.

Where can voters find out more about your candidacy? https://www.facebook.com/#!/Daniel.McCormick.NH

GEOFFREY HIRSCH

Party: Democrat

Age: 60

Town: Bradford

Occupation: Retired educator; owner of Old Road Antiques and B&B

Incumbent? No

Do you support . . .

Right-to-work legislation? No

Repealing gay marriage? No

Allowing guns on college campuses? No

Legalizing medical marijuana? Yes

Allowing any employer to exempt contraception from insurance plans? No

Last year’s 50 percent cut in university funding? No

A constitutional amendment giving the Legislature full authority over education funding? No

A business tax credit to fund scholarships? No

The efforts of the Committee on Redress of Grievances? No

A constitutional amendment barring an income tax? No

Requiring voters to present a photo ID? No

Some form of expanded gambling? Reduce grand prizes to create more prizes of lesser amounts so people who choose to gamble have better odds. Might increase sales.

What would you like voters to know about your philosophy, principles or priorities? Support public education. Protect individual privacy and equality in all matters. Represent Bradford and Henniker in a reasonable, inclusive and fiscally responsible manner.

Where can voters find out more about your candidacy? “Geoffrey Hirsch for State Rep” on Facebook; email hirsch4rep@tds.net

BARBARA FRENCH

Party: Democrat

Age: 86

Town: Henniker

Occupation: Retired school nurse

Incumbent? No

Do you support . . .

Right-to-work legislation? No

Repealing gay marriage? No

Allowing guns on college campuses? No

Legalizing medical marijuana? Yes

Allowing any employer to exempt contraception from insurance plans? No

Last year’s 50 percent cut in university funding? No

A constitutional amendment giving the Legislature full authority over education funding? No

A business tax credit to fund scholarships? No

The efforts of the Committee on Redress of Grievances? No

A constitutional amendment barring an income tax? No

Requiring voters to present a photo ID? No

Some form of expanded gambling? No

What would you like voters to know about your philosophy, principles or priorities? I believe in working for the common good. I support families and children as it benefits them and the community. I support public education and health care for all. Support a woman’s right to choose.

Where can voters find out more about your candidacy? Email BarbaraCFrench@gmail.com; call 428-3366