New Hampshire State House Hillsborough 40 District

Current seat holder: Erin Kerwin (D); Mark MacKenzie (D); Trinidad Tellez (D) (1 seat vacant).

Erin Kerwin

Erin Kerwin (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 40) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Housing Committee.

“I oppose the Education Freedom Account program. Public money should stay in public schools.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I believe it is time for an honest conversation about New Hampshire's tax structure. In recent years, we have cut taxes for the wealthiest individuals and businesses while property taxes keep climbing to make up the difference - and that burden falls hardest on working families and retirees who can least afford it.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Addressing New Hampshire's housing crisis requires us to put everything on the table. Local zoning reform is part of the conversation, but it is only one piece of a much larger puzzle - and treating it as the sole solution puts an unfair burden on municipalities while ignoring the many other factors driving the crisis.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Mark S. Mackenzie

Mark S. Mackenzie (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 40) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the "Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services" Committee.

“I think that this program has expanded far beyond what it was originally intended for. But it's clear that this represents a burden in the sense that it diverts money away from the public system, which I oppose.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Housing is critical to the economic development of the State of New Hampshire absent affordable housing people can't move here. They can't service our economy. Sewing should not be a tool used by communities to undermine opportunities for affordable housing.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I'm not sure where you got the 10% from. I think all schools should be properly funded and supported by public funds.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Robert Richard-Snipes

Robert Richard-Snipes is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

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“I would support removing unnecessary barriers to housing development, making it easier to build appropriate higher-density and infill housing, expanding options like accessory dwelling units, and giving municipalities incentives and resources to increase their housing supply.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I would support the state taking on a greater and fairer share of education funding, with additional resources going where student needs are greater.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“My name is Robert Richard-Snipes, and I'm running for the New Hampshire House because Hillsborough District 40 deserves a representative who listens first, shows up consistently, and puts people before politics. Raised by a single mother and combat veteran who served our country through five deployments, I learned that leadership means service, resilience, and accountability.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Trinidad Tellez

Trinidad Tellez (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 40) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the "Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs" Committee.

“Public education is the foundation of our free and democratic society. The continuous attacks on public education undermine our democracy and our future.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“We should not roll back critical civil rights protections and allow discrimination.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I am not interested in raising taxes. Yet we know we are often thwarted in NH because we have very limited resources and are often unable to address some of the very real needs of our neighbors in our state.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Lynne M. Cumming

Lynne M. Cumming is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I oppose term limits for New Hampshire elected officials.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Bill O'Brien

Bill O'Brien is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

"Military-style" firearms ban: “I will stand up for our traditions here in New Hampshire and our Constitution.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
Border crossings civil offense: “I support LEGAL immigration. My own son-in-law who I love dearly is a new citizen.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
Border crossings civil offense: “When it comes to illegal immigration, I simply believe Illegal is Illegal.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Robert Rivera

Robert Rivera is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I also stand by Title 9 and the protection of women's spaces, women's sports, and keeping men out of them.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“We need to increase our housing supply, encourage more multifamily and affordable housing, and cut zoning barriers, permit delays, and excessive regulations that drive up costs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
Repeal ban on abortion after 24 weeks: “I am unequivocally, in favor of abortions being a state-regulated notion. I believe th'at decisions pertaining to deeply personal and complex issues such as abortions, are best handled at the state level. Where policies can more accurately reflect, the values and needs of the people, in which those governments are meant to serve.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)