Candidate preview: Merrimack House District 2 – Northfield

Northfield

Party: Democrat

Residence: Northfield

Occupation/political experience: Retired Town Administrator in Tilton, State representative, 2018 - 2020 and 1991-1994

Incumbent: No

Abortion: In favor of repealing the current ban on abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Income, sales tax: Against sales tax, supports income tax with provisions: “Only if it were passed by a constitutional amendment to (1) fund the improvement of public education, (2) restrict the percentage rate based on Federal Adjusted Gross Income; (3) clearly defines the goals/criteria as to how to measure the improvements being made in education (4) define the criteria as to how the funds would be dispersed to educational facilities, (5) include language to protect the funds from being used for any other purpose and (5) if necessary, include a sunset clause in the event that this provision doesn’t adequately the intent of the constitution.”

Marijuana: Against legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and allowing sales at private or state run stores. Against legalizing home growing.”

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? Undecided. “However I am for stronger enforcement of our current state laws and keeping all guns out of the hands of minors.”

Greg Hill

Party: Republican

Residence: Northfield

Occupation/political experience: Self-employed financial adviser, State representative, 2010 - 2012 and 2014 - present

Incumbent? Yes

Abortion: Against repealing the current ban on abortion after 24 weeks but favors guaranteeing abortion rights in state law up to 24 weeks. “It seems to me that viability of the infant outside the woman’s body needs to be protected. I favor all the usual exceptions rape/incest/life of the mother/etc.”

Income, sales tax: Opposed to creating an income tax or a sales tax

Marijuana: Against legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and allowing sales at private or state run stores. Against legalizing home growing.

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No