New Hampshire State House Merrimack 27 District

Current seat holder: Carol McGuire (R); Raymond Plante (R).

Harold Kozlowski

Harold Kozlowski is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Merrimack 27 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I would like to see recreational marijuana sales handled within the State Liquor system to maximize revenues.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
NH business subsidies and tax credits: “There should be stringent requirements or benchmarks for such enticements. Not handed out like candy. Here in Hooksett we've had very effective use of TIF zones for Exit 10 development.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Phillip James Walker

Phillip James Walker is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Merrimack 27 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

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“In general I am against it because it has been abused. The program should be much smaller, but I am not against it in principle, and it could be useful to build flexibility into a redesigned funding system.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I would need to study the issue and especially exactly what the law would or would not allow. I can see where segregation by biological sex might be reasonable in a few circumstances but should only be allowed under circumstances that do not unduly stigmatize transgender people.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“We have a broken tax system. I am not against a broad-based tax on income but before we try establishing completely new revenue sources, we should fix what is obviously broken, like our property tax system and bring back revenue sources that have worked in the past. We should also look hard at special interest expenditures such as the educational voucher system.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Ray Plante

Ray Plante (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 27) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 27 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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“I am against any increase or addition of taxes. If these taxes are already mandated and more would be given back to towns, then I would be for it.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“He'll push to reduce property tax assessments on active farmland that force multi-generational family operations to sell to developers, protecting both our agricultural heritage and keeping more money in farmers' pockets without New Hampshire's income tax advantage.” (Campaign Website)
“As a lifetime NRA member and military veteran, Ray understands that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to our freedom. He will oppose any attempts to restrict Constitutional Carry in New Hampshire and fight against red flag laws that violate due process. Ray believes law-abiding citizens should never have their rights infringed by politicians who don't understand our way of life.” (Campaign Website)

Vanessa Poulin

Vanessa Poulin is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Merrimack 27 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

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“The people who built New Hampshire—our older generations—deserve the ability to stay in their homes and communities with dignity. At the same time, younger families deserve a fair chance to put down roots. Vanessa will fight policies that drive up costs and make it harder for either generation to remain in the Granite State.” (Campaign Website)
“Vanessa believes the men and women who served our country deserve real support, not bureaucracy and delays. She will work to improve access to VA services, mental health care, and benefits, while ensuring veterans receive timely, effective, and respectful treatment for their service and sacrifice.” (Campaign Website)
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