MERRIMACK HOUSE DISTRICT 9
Bow, Hopkinton: 4 seats
Angela Brennan
Party: Democrat
Town of Residence: Bow
Occupation/political experience: Bow Board of Selectmen
Incumbent: No
Abortion: Supports women’s right to an abortion. “We must protect our reproductive freedom, repeal the current abortion ban, prevent future abortion bans, and ensure safe, legal, accessible and affordable healthcare for those who need it, when they need it.”
Income, sales tax: Opposed to both taxes
Marijuana: Supports the legalization of recreational marijuna. “Currently NH willingly sends Granite State dollars to neighboring states that have legalized marijuana. Legalizing marijuana in NH would generate revenue for reinvestment in communities, keep Granite State dollars in NH, and create business opportunities.”
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? Yes
Darlene Gildersleeve
Party: Republican
Residence: Hopkinton
Occupation: Special education and disability volunteer advocate
Incumbent: No
Income, sales tax: Opposed to both taxes
Abortion, marijuana: No response
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No
Muriel Hall
Party: Democrat
Town of Residence: Bow
Occupation: Retired middle school teacher, won special election to finish one tern as State Representative
Incumbent: Yes
Abortion: No response
Income, sales tax: No response
Marijuana: Voted in favor of a bill to legalize marijuana with the Liquor Commission regulating sales
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No response
Christopher S. Lins
Party: Republican
Town of Residence: Bow
Occupation: High-tech engineering sales, youth athletic coach
Incumbent: No
Abortion: “I am a pro-life candidate. I understand there are rare exceptions. But I will choose life over abortion at every other opportunity.”
Income, sales tax: Opposed to both taxes
Marijuana: In favor of all legalizations and sales
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No
David Luneau
Party: Democrat
Town of Residence: Hopkinton
Occupation/political experience: Hardware and software engineer, former Chairman Hopkinton School District, State Representative 2014 – present
Incumbent: Yes
Abortion: In favor of abortion rights. Supports repealing current law banning abortion after 24 weeks
Income, sales tax: Opposed to both taxes
Marijuana: Undecided on legalizations and sales
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? Yes
John F. Martin
Party: Republican
Town of Residence: Bow
Occupation: Veteran, retired from NH Department of Corrections, State Representative 2014-2016
Incumbent: No
Abortion: Undecided on banning abortion in first or second trimester, against repealing current ban after 24 weeks.
Income, sales tax: Opposed to both taxes
Marijuana: Opposed to all legalizations and sales
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No
Mel Myler
Party: Democrat
Residence: Contoocook
Occupation: Former executive director of National Education Association of NH, State Representative 2012 – present
Incumbent: Yes
Abortion: Is in favor of abortion rights and would support repealing the current ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation.
Income, sales tax: Supports addition of income tax but not sales tax
Marijuana: No response
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? Yes
Jon Richardson
Party: Republican
Town of Residence: Hopkinton
Occupation: Practice Manager, ConvenientMD Urgent Care
Incumbent: No
Abortion: No response
Income, sales tax: Signed the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers 2016 pledge stating that he will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire if elected.
Marijuana: He once opposed and later supported marijuana legalization.
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No
