4 candidates are running for 2 seats: Ben Ming (Democratic), Jim Kelly (Republican), Kat McGhee (Democratic), and Liz Barbour (Republican). Kat McGhee and Liz Barbour are the incumbents.

State Representative

Name: State Representative
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: State House District Hillsborough 35; New Hampshire

State House District Hillsborough 35; New Hampshire

My vote power: High

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
Voting on how much money your local public schools get
Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Ben Ming

Democratic

Ben Ming is a Hollis lawyer who served in the New Hampshire House from 2022 to 2024 and has served on the Hollis Planning Board. He opposes Education Freedom Accounts, saying state school money should stay with public schools.

Jim Kelly

Republican

Jim Kelly is a Hollis physician and retired lieutenant colonel in the New Hampshire Army National Guard, with a medical degree from the University of Bologna. He supports Education Freedom Accounts and opposes a first-trimester abortion ban.

Kat McGhee

Democratic · Incumbent

Kat McGhee of Hollis has served in the New Hampshire House since 2018 and works in technology training and software program management. She serves on the House science, technology, and energy committee and opposes Education Freedom Accounts.

Liz Barbour

Republican · Incumbent

Liz Barbour of Hollis has served in the New Hampshire House since 2024 and publishes a local newspaper. She supports Education Freedom Accounts, saying they give parents real choice in their children's schooling.

Sources: gencourt.state.nh.us · sos.nh.gov