New Hampshire State House Hillsborough 36 District

Current seat holder: Diane Pauer (R); John Suiter (R).

Michael Pellerito

Michael Pellerito is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 36 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I support an increase to the per pupil level of funding from where it is now. The state has lost multiple lawsuits they need to abide by court rulings.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Stephen Spratt

Stephen Spratt is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 36 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I'm running because our communities deserve experienced leadership that listens, protects local control, supports strong public schools, manages taxpayer dollars responsibly and reforms the existing regressive property tax. For example, consider the elimination of the Interest and diidends tax and the $ 500M-plus loss of revenue that resulted.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Diane Pauer

Diane Pauer (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 36) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 36 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Municipal and County Government Committee.

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“I support school choice and New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. The EFA program should be available to every New Hampshire student so parents have the freedom to choose the educational setting that best meets their child's needs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I believe that New Hampshire's anti-discrimination laws should recognize that there are appropriate settings where privacy, safety, and biological differences justify separate accommodations based on biological sex, including bathrooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I am pro-life, and I support maintaining New Hampshire's current abortion law, which permits abortion up to 24 weeks gestation with exceptions after 24 weeks for fatal fetal anomalies and when necessary to save the life of the mother, as provided in RSA 329:44. I do not support repealing the current 24-week limit or expanding abortion beyond the protections and limitations established under existing state law.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

John W. Suiter

John W. Suiter (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 36) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 36 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Public Works and Highways Committee.

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“Government should live within its means. We can cut taxes and reducing wasteful spending, ensuring that more money stays in the pockets of those who earned it.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“The right to bear arms is fundamental to our freedom and I believe that every law-abiding citizen has the right to defend themselves, their families, and their property.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“It's essential that we protect parental rights and ensure that families have the final say in their children's education and upbringing, free from government overreach.” (Campaign Website)