State Representative
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:
Democratic
Alan Gross is a Swanzey Select Board member, a Keene teacher of 33 years, and president of the Cheshire County Retired Educators. He opposes Education Freedom Accounts, saying they hurt local school districts and lack accountability.
Republican
Michael Ralph York is a Swanzey Planning Board member, a manufacturing manager of more than 30 years, and a Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran. He supports Education Freedom Accounts and opposes an income tax.
Republican · Incumbent
Sly Karasinski is a state representative, former Swanzey selectman, and retired fire chief and small business owner. He backs lower taxes, fewer regulations, and parental rights and school choice.
Democratic
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Steve Russell's job, background, or goals.
Sources: gencourt.state.nh.us · sos.nh.gov