New Hampshire State House Merrimack 9 District

Current seat holder: Eleana Colby (D); Muriel Hall (D); David Luneau (D); James Newsom (D).

Eleana M. Colby

Eleana M. Colby (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 9) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Municipal and County Government Committee.

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Fiscal Responsibility & Public Services: “The recklessness we are witnessing is comparable to someone abandoning their job, canceling their family's health insurance, encouraging their children to skip meals, and then proclaiming it essential to spend their life savings on a vacation to Hawaii after a trip to the Super Bowl.” (Campaign Website)

Muriel Hall

Muriel Hall (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 9) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Education Policy and Administration Committee.

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Tax revenue for private and home schooling: “A direct correlation exists between property values and quality public education. Any attempts to defund our public schools by supporting vouchers for private schools, home schoolers, and charter schools weaken NH public education and will have a negative impact on NH communities.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“A direct correlation exists between property values and quality public education. Any attempts to defund our public schools by supporting vouchers for private schools and home schoolers weaken NH public education and has a negative impact on NH communities.” (Campaign Website)
“Muriel believes that when we work together for the common good, our future is brighter.” (Campaign Website)

David Luneau

David Luneau (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 9) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Education Funding Committee.

“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)
“I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support the legal use of recreational marijuana, provided that law enforcement has the ability to determine when a person is under the influence.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

James Newsom

James Newsom (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Merrimack 9) running for the House of Representatives in Merrimack 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Election Law Committee.

“Takes too much away from the 90+% in public schools and pays to the wealthiest who were never in and had intention of attending our public schools. Plus, there is little to no oversight as to how our state taxes are being used.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“The most progressive tax we had that could help fund schools and lower local property taxes.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“We need a more equitable funding system to eliminate the differences between towns with mountains, lakes, and ocean-fronts from those without.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

John F. Martin

John F. Martin is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Merrimack 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I would need to see what the plan and level of funding would be.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I believe states should deal with their own issues, not export them.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Matthew Poulin

Matthew Poulin is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Merrimack 9 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“After Roe V Wade was overturned and this issue was kicked to the states, I think NH has a law in place that is consistent with the attention this issue requires.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)