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MERRIMACK HOUSE DISTRICT 29

Concord Ward 4, Concord Ward 9, Concord Ward 10

Ken Georgevits

Party: Republican

Residence: Concord

Occupation: Retired U.S. Navy commander.

Incumbent? No

Abortion: Supports a woman’s right to an abortion. “I believe this is an extremely personal decision. I think that New Hampshire laws are at least reasonable to most people.” Supports modifying current law to protect the health of the mother.

Income, sales tax: “Not likely.”

Marijuana: For legalization of recreational use, but against state-run cannabis stores.

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? No. “California, New York and Illinois have the strictest gun laws in the nation and the highest gun violence. Gun laws don’t stop gun violence.” Wants more training and awareness.

Kris Schultz

Party: Democrat

Residence: Concord

Occupation/political experience: Community organizer and activist, current State Representative

Incumbent: Yes 

Abortion: “I am 100% pro choice.” 

Income, sales tax: Against broad taxes that hurts low-income residents. “The burden of paying for government should be put on the backs of those who can most afford it.”

Marijuana: Favors legalizing for recreational use, “even though I am so vanilla I have never tried it.”

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? Yes. “As someone who grew up in a hunting family, it doesn’t make sense for anyone to use an assault rifle. Background checks make sense and save lives.”