Karen Elizabeth Ebel
Karen Elizabeth Ebel (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 7) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Rules Committee.
“I do not support legalization. State law specifies the conditions for which medical marijuana may be used. We should continue to discuss whether additional conditions should be authorized for use.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “It would be mostly federally funded, however, the state's initial and ongoing financial commitment must be carefully considered, including public-private partnership opportunities. During our House Public Works and Highways Committee's capital budget hearings, chambers of commerce, industry, nonprofits and the Manchester Airport convincingly supported rail and its statewide benefits.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Decriminalize marijuana: “I support decriminalization, depending on the terms of proposed legislation. Dollars spent on the pursuit and prosecution of marijuana users could be better spent to help alleviate our opioid crisis.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) Gregory M. Sargent
Gregory M. Sargent (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 7) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the "Resources, Recreation and Development" Committee.
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“Strengthen our economy through job creation, small business support, and policies that address rising housing and childcare costs”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “An excellent opinion piece regarding the NH voucher program enacted as part of the 2021-2022 State Budget. Unfortunately, our Republican State Representative for Newbury and New London voted in favor of the budget, which passed.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “Too much of Concord runs on fear, and fear doesn't fix a road, fund a classroom, or lower an electric bill. I govern from what we love about this state instead.”
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