Marcia Hayward
Marcia Hayward is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)
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“The State has been cutting business taxes for a decade and downshifting the costs onto the local taxpayer in the form of increased property taxes. If we are to get property tax relief, this downshifting has to end.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “This office protects children who have no one else to advocate for them. It is just common sense to care for our youth.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “This piece of legislation is a solution in search of problem that does not exist. Our elections are safe and efficient. I say that will extreme confidence because I am the selectman for ward 3”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Eric Hoffman
Eric Hoffman is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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“This program has been poorly managed, with limited oversight or accountability and very low qualifications as to what constitutes an education. I also don't believe taxpayer money should be spent on religious schools, or to subsidize private schools for the wealthy.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “I realize this is a complicated issue, but these laws create as many problems as they solve. I would prefer the state pass regulations on the privacy requirements of public restrooms. Wouldn't that solve the issue without trying to criminalize someone's lifestyle?”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “I am against any new broad based taxes. We should work within the existing tax structure to increase revenue streams and lower the tax burden for working families.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Denise Riley
Denise Riley is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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“A family who can afford a private school, and who has a child already enrolled, gets money from the public schools that we all pay for, money they did not need to send their child to a private school. It's destabilizing our public schools.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “Trans people are misunderstood, vilified, and judged, and they are killed and commit suicide. As decent people we should accept them, and live and let live.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “Legislators should not take the place of medical professionals. I do not believe that abortion is used commonly as a method of birth control.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Mike Bordes
Mike Bordes (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Belknap 5) running for the House of Representatives in Belknap 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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“I'm not anti‑EFA, but I am absolutely pro accountability. If the state is providing funding, we need a clear way to know kids are truly learning especially in home school settings. New Hampshire should require a yearly proctored exam or assessment to make sure students are meeting essential standards. Choice is fine, but accountability is non negotiable.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “New Hampshire already has a 24 week abortion ban, and I don't believe we should change how it currently stands. The law we have now is the law that should remain”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “Yes. Lowering business taxes is exactly how New Hampshire fuels growth, attracts new investment, and creates more jobs for our workforce. When businesses can breathe, they expand and when they expand, Granite Staters go to work. Smart tax relief drives opportunity.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Cody Pfaff
Cody Pfaff is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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“Prepare our youth for rewarding careers in the skilled trades”
(Campaign Website) “Every family, business, and neighborhood is affected by issues like homelessness and addiction, and our community deserves thoughtful, balanced solutions that combine accountability with compassion.”
(Campaign Website) “Laconia needs more housing options, and we can get there without sacrificing the character of our community. Cody supports growing our workforce and cutting red tape so responsible development can move forward.”
(Campaign Website)Paul Rossi
Paul Rossi is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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“Parents — not government — should be the primary decision-makers in their children's education. I strongly support Education Freedom Accounts and school choice because funding should follow the student, not the building.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “That was a deliberate decision. I believe New Hampshire represents something special: communities where hard work still means something, where neighbors make their own decisions, and where personal responsibility isn't just a talking point.”
(Campaign Website) “As a teacher, I saw firsthand how government policies affect families, small businesses, and opportunities for young people. That experience is one of the reasons I'm running for the New Hampshire House.”
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