Merrimack 26 includes Andover, Boscawen, Cantervury, Danbury, Hill, Loudon, Salisbury and Webster. Incumbent Alvin See will face Harold Tuttle in the general election. See did not give his response to the Monitor’s candidate survey.
Harold Tuttle
Party affiliation: Democrat
What town/city do you live in? Andover
Political experience: Active with numerous campaigns. Candidate Grafton County Sheriff circa 1973.
Professional experience: Educator for 47 years.
Community service experience: Tri County Community Action
Policy Positions
Should NH legalize recreational marijuana use and position? Yes
What is the No. 1 action the Legislature should take to address the housing shortage? Allow municipalities to allow housing friendly zoning policies
How involved should NH government and law enforcement be in immigration enforcement? NH should not assist at all.
To what extent should NH restrict abortion, if at all? It should not restrict abortion at all.
What is one law currently on the books in NH that you would repeal, and why? Vouchers should be eliminated.
NH consistently struggles with funding its government and services. What is one way you would raise state revenue, and what is one area you would cut expenses? Be specific. Interest and dividend tax should be restored.
As people across the state struggle with their local school tax bills, what role should the state play in funding education? Fully fund education.
Aside from those mentioned above, what do you believe is the biggest issue facing the state today? Property taxes.
Find more information at the candidate’s website: https://www.haltuttlefornewhampshire.com/