New Hampshire State House Hillsborough 18 District

Current seat holder: Jessica Grill (D); Steven Kesselring (R).

Jessica Grill

Jessica Grill (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 18) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Election Law Committee.

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“Business taxes are currently a significant share of state revenue, and I support taxes on larger corporations and out-of-state entities. However, tax rates need to be balanced with incentives for job creation, as well as avoidance of burdensome taxes for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. I would want to evaluate any proposed change to business tax rates before making a definitive statement.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Generally speaking, we should avoid imposing any additional taxes on individual Granite Staters and should explore alternative revenue sources first. While my final opinion would depend on the specific details of a proposed plan, I would be open to reinstating the I&D tax for business entities.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Proof of citizenship has long been a requirement for voter registration and this requirement should be kept in place. However, I do not support additional barriers to voting, such as removal of the affidavit option or preventing election officials from verifying a voter's identity at the polls.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

James Normand

James Normand is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)

“Is it taking $ away from public schools? If so, then it increases our property taxes. Bad.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I oppose NH adding a broad-based sales tax.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Steven Kesselring

Steven Kesselring (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 18) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the "Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs" Committee.

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Ban abortion during 2nd trimester: “I believe this is a significant issue and should be a personal decision for each mother under the current law. We need to make adoption more affordable and improve the quality of care for pregnant women who need more support. I believe we can do more to save more babies but it starts by acknowledging we can do more.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“A sales tax would not only hinder New Hampshire's advantage but also be a poor choice for our state.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I will work tirelessly every day to ensure that New Hampshire remains the "Live Free or Die" state!” (Campaign Website)