Concord, NH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) announced its first wave of endorsed candidates for the New Hampshire Executive Council, State Senate, and State House of Representatives.
The following candidates have earned AFP-NH’s support for their commitment to expanding freedom and opportunity for Granite Staters on housing reform, education choice, workers’ freedom, and fiscal responsibility. AFP-NH will mobilize its statewide network of grassroots activists behind these candidates with door-to-door canvassing, digital ads, and mail to help elect leaders who will keep New Hampshire the freest state in the nation.
AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said:
“It’s no accident that New Hampshire is the freest state in the nation, and that is largely due to legislators who are willing to cut burdensome regulations, expand education freedom, and hold the line against new taxes. We believe the candidates we are endorsing today are individuals who represent the leadership needed to keep New Hampshire’s Advantage growing. They will work to advance policies that will protect the state’s values and ensure Granite Staters have the opportunity to thrive and prosper as they achieve their American Dream.
“AFP-NH is excited to deploy our grassroots efforts in support of these candidates to showcase their ‘Live Free or Die’ commitment.”
Background:
Executive Council:
John Stephen (ECD-4)
Executive Councilor John Stephen is a fiscal conservative who opposes wasteful programs and grants and is unafraid to criticize such waste publicly. As a policy champion for spending and healthcare, Stephen has pushed back against out-of-control state spending and opposed bloated programs.
State Senate:
State Sen. Keith Murphy (SD-16)
Senator Keith Murphy has championed healthcare and housing reforms, including removing burdensome zoning and building code regulations, as well as cosponsoring Education Freedom Accounts, open enrollment, and right-to-work.
State House:
Caroline Rockafellow (Belknap-02)
Caroline Rockafellow is an adjunct law professor at UNH Franklin Pierce with a long career practicing law, giving her a clear view of the issues facing New Hampshire businesses and families. She will defend the Constitution and fight for limited government.
Scott Wallace (Belknap-02)
Scott Wallace is a returning legislator who served as House Assistant Majority Leader and a senior member of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. Wallace has taken on tough fights to advance Right-to-Work and collective bargaining reform.
State Rep. Jonathan Smith (Carroll-05)
State Rep. Jonathan Smith is a strong advocate for limited government and lower costs for Granite State families and has been a dependable coalition partner across a range of issues, from criminal justice reform to education and government accountability.
Dale Fincher (Carroll-07)
Dale Fincher is an education freedom advocate and a strong opponent of new taxes. He will work to create economic opportunity that benefits New Hampshire’s businesses, workers, and families.
Tammy Simmons Garthwaite (Carroll-08)
Tammy Simmons Garthwaite is a former legislator and longtime school choice advocate. She has a record of cutting red tape and expanding opportunity for businesses and families. She will play a crucial role in supporting pro-freedom and pro-prosperity policies.
Colin Mitchell (Carroll-08)
Colin Mitchell’s background in technology gives him a unique perspective on the importance of keeping government out of the way of innovation. He will be a strong ally on workers’ freedom and fiscal responsibility, working to keep taxes low for Granite Staters.
Adam Haverstock (Hillsborough-38)
Adam Haverstock is a dedicated grassroots activist recognized for his work advancing education freedom. He will bring that same energy to the State House, along with protecting the NH Advantage and lowering taxes.
Ted Trost (Hillsborough-38)
Ted Trost is a promising leader on fiscal, tax, and energy issues. His experience with local budgeting gives him firsthand knowledge of the importance of responsible spending. He will be a steady advocate for freedom and prosperity in the State House.
State Rep. Jose Cambrils (Merrimack-04)
State Rep. Jose Cambrils is a proven policy leader and partner on energy, education, and labor issues. He has opposed burdensome regulations that raise costs for New Hampshire families. He will continue to be a reliable leader for opportunity and prosperity in the Granite State.
State Rep. Mike Drago (Rockingham-04)
State Rep. Mike Drago is a champion for education, labor, and tax issues. He has worked to advance workers’ freedom and education opportunity, and will continue to be a champion for freedom and prosperity for Granite State families.
State Rep. Brian Nadeau (Rockingham-04)
State Rep. Brian Nadeau is a strong supporter of pro-freedom policies on labor, education, and economic opportunity. He will continue advocating for education freedom accounts, right-to-work legislation, and being a consistent voice on spending cuts.
State Rep. Cindy Bennett (Rockingham-04)
State Rep. Cindy Bennett is a passionate advocate on education, labor, and tax issues. A longtime homeschool advocate, teacher, and school board member, she brings a deeply personal commitment to expanding opportunity.
Emily Phillips (Rockingham-07)
Emily Phillips is a proven policy leader on education, health care, and regulatory issues. She will ensure every Granite Stater has access to the freedom and opportunity they need to succeed.
Michael Appleton (Rockingham-13)
Michael Appleton is a passionate advocate for housing, tax, and energy issues. He will work to cut the burdensome rules that keep young people from affording homes. He will bring a fresh, pro-freedom voice to the State House.
Anthony Henry (Rockingham-13)
Anthony Henry is a promising young leader for housing, education, and tax issues. At 18 years old, he has made affordability for young Granite Staters like himself a centerpiece of his work. He will bring a new generation’s perspective to advancing freedom and opportunity in the State House.
Brandon Bach (Rockingham-13)
Brandon Bach is a dedicated advocate and partner on education, housing, and labor issues. As a school choice activist with children in both public and home education, she understands firsthand how education opportunity gives parents the ability to choose what works best for their families. She will be a strong voice for freedom and opportunity.
State Rep. John Potucek (Rockingham-13)
State Rep. John Potucek is a respected leader and partner on health care and technology deregulation issues. He has used his leadership in the State House to cut red tape and will continue to be a reliable voice for reducing regulation and expanding opportunity.
State Rep. Erica Layon (Rockingham-13)
State Rep. Erica Layon is a proven leader on health care and education policy reform. She has used her leadership positions to expand opportunity for students and families. She will continue to be a champion for pro-freedom policies.
Brian Chirichiello (Rockingham-13)
Brian Chirichiello is a returning policy leader on housing, tax, and government accountability issues. A former legislator and longtime realtor, he has experience managing budgets and consistently advocating for limited spending. He will be a reliable voice for freedom and opportunity.
Speaker Sherman Packard (Rockingham-16)
Speaker of the House Sherman Packard is a trusted partner on the issues that make the Granite State the freest in the nation. He is a strong partner on education freedom and remains a consistent voice for children and families. He has shown exemplary leadership and an ability to bring people together to support policies that prioritize prosperity.
State Rep. Ron Dunn (Rockingham-16)
State Rep. Ron Dunn is a critical member of the State House and strong supporter of key issues such as energy independence, education opportunity, and worker freedom. He has supported education freedom and pro-worker policies that would make students and families better off. He is a key ally in promoting pro-freedom policies and working to make the Granite State the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
Bruce Breton (Rockingham-17)
Bruce Breton is a proven leader and partner on fiscal, education, and government accountability issues. With decades of experience in local government, he has a strong record of supporting responsible budgeting and lower taxes.
State Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller (Rockingham-17)
State Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller is a proven leader on labor, fiscal, and public safety issues. He has emerged as a key voice for worker freedom and fiscal responsibility in the State House. He will continue to be a critical ally in advancing freedom and opportunity for Granite Staters.
Bob Lynn (Rockingham-17)
Bob Lynn is a proven policy leader on free speech, education, and technology issues. A former Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, he has a strong record of supporting education opportunity and protecting Granite Staters’ privacy. He will continue to be a trusted voice for freedom in the State House.
State Rep. Charles McMahon (Rockingham-17)
State Rep. Charles McMahon is a reliable partner on health care and labor issues. Throughout his tenure in the legislature, he has helped expand access and choice for patients across the Granite State.
State Rep. Joe Sweeney (Rockingham-25)
State Rep. Joe Sweeney is a proven policy champion and partner on housing, education, and tax issues. He has led efforts to reduce the burdensome local regulations that drive up costs. He will continue to be an influential voice and will work to cut costs and expand opportunity for Granite State families.