Hillsborough District 45 is a floterial district that includes Brookline, Greenville, Hollis and Mason.
Voters will choose between two candidates for one seat. Democrat Jerry Roche is running against the incumbent Republican, Jack Flanagan. Roche did not respond to the Ledger-Transcript’s survey.
Jack Flanagan
Party affiliation: Republican
What town/city do you live in? Mason
Political experience: Over 30 years of various public service jobs
Professional experience: Retired
Community service experience: School boards, selectman and 5 terms in NH House of Representatives
Policy Positions
Should NH legalize recreational marijuana possession? I need more info on the results in other states.
What is the No. 1 action the Legislature should take to address the housing shortage? Remove federal restrictions.
How involved should NH government and law enforcement be in immigration enforcement? NH should proactively seek opportunities to assist with immigration enforcement.
Do you support the Education Freedom Accounts program? Yes
To what extent should NH restrict abortion, if at all? It should keep the current law of restricting abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
What is one law currently on the books in NH that you would repeal, and why? Allow grand jury minutes to be shared.
NH consistently struggles with funding its government and services. What is one way you would raise state revenue, and what is one area you would cut expenses? Be specific. There is a surplus in the current budget.
As people across the state struggle with their local school tax bills, what role should the state play in funding education? Special education costs need to be looked at.
Aside from those mentioned above, what do you believe is the biggest issue facing the state today? Issues in the state judiciary staffing.
This candidate did not provide a link to a campaign website.
