New Hampshire State House Rockingham 18 District

Current seat holder: Debra DeSimone (R); Jay Markell (R).

Beth Cacciotti

Beth Cacciotti is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Rockingham 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“I believe an income tax unfairly targets lower wage earners where higher income residents are more likely to get their income from dividends and other sources.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Lower business taxes don't affect us as much as a lack of employees, etc.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Depends on how this will affect retirees. I believe this relates back to the income tax. Higher income earners who are not retired should pay a similar percentage as the rest of income earners.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Christine Duerr

Christine Duerr is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Rockingham 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

“Bathrooms for females and males should continue with an optional bathroom for either Family or single occupancy availability. I am undecided in regards to fairness in competitive sports and feel more research is needed in this area.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“We need increased oversight of the Sununu Youth Services Center or formally known as the YDC. We need to increase oversight for both our youth and medical staff in the mental health services systems here in NH.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Violates local control - this strips our community of the right and ability to set our own school budgets based on identification of local needs” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Debra L. DeSimone

Debra L. DeSimone (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Rockingham 18) running for the House of Representatives in Rockingham 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Children and Family Law Committee.

“I oppose term limits for NH elected officials.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support some casino gambling in New Hampshire.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Jay Markell

Jay Markell (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Rockingham 18) running for the House of Representatives in Rockingham 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the "Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs" Committee.

Constitutional Scrutiny & Health Care Regulation: “I'm arguing it probably is constitutional. You may have different arguments.” (New Hampshire Bulletin)