Meet the Merrimack County District 9 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 9

Canterbury & Loudon (2 seats)

HOWARD MOFFETT

Party: Democrat

Age: 68

Town: Canterbury

Occupation: Attorney

Incumbent? No

Do you support . . .

Right-to-work legislation? No

Repealing gay marriage? No

Allowing guns on college campuses? No

Legalizing medical marijuana? Not sure

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 want to work for working families and help restore balance to the House.

More information: Moffett4StateRep.com

GEORGE SAUNDERSON

Party: Democrat

Age: 69

Town: Loudon

Occupation: Blacksmith and bowl turner

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? Not sure

Some form of expanded gambling? Not sure

What would you like voters to know about your philosophy, principles or priorities? I believe that the state has a duty to guarantee, to the best of our ability, a quality secondary education for every child, whether they come from a “rich” town or a “poor” town. I believe we need to make our colleges and universities and tech schools more affordable. This is a great investment and will pay us back as our students graduate and remain in New Hampshire to live and start businesses. I believe that we need to begin treating women as fully functional adults. We must stop trying to second-guess the decisions they make about their own bodies with their doctors. I am liberal on most social issues and conservative on most fiscal issues. That being said, some things are worth investing in, including the future of our young people and infrastructure.

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PRISCILLA LOCKWOOD

Party: Republican

Age: 75

Town: Canterbury

Occupation: Retired educator

Incumbent? Yes

Do you support . . .

Right-to-work legislation? Not the way the bill was written.

Repealing gay marriage? No

Allowing guns on college campuses? Up to the colleges to decide.

Legalizing medical marijuana? Yes

Allowing any employer to exempt contraception from insurance plans? No

Last year’s 50 percent cut in university funding? This was part of the total budget.

A constitutional amendment giving the Legislature full authority over education funding? Yes

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? Yes

Some form of expanded gambling? Depends

What would you like voters to know about your philosophy, principles or priorities? Common-sense, responsible, objective decisions.

More information: Facebook page

KENNETH KREIS SR.

Party: Republican

Age: 61

Town: Canterbury

Occupation: Quick printing; self-employed

Incumbent? Yes

Do you support . . .

Right-to-work legislation? Yes

Repealing gay marriage? Only with proper legislation

Allowing guns on college campuses? Yes

Legalizing medical marijuana? Yes

Allowing any employer to exempt contraception from insurance plans? Yes

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

A constitutional amendment giving the Legislature full authority over education funding? Yes

A business tax credit to fund scholarships? Yes

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? Yes

What would you like voters to know about your philosophy, principles or priorities? I take my direction to vote from the people in my district.

More information: Email KKreisSr@gmail.com