Voters’ Guide to the September 10, 2024 Primary Election
Voting will take place between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Nottingham votes at Nottingham School, 245 Stage Road. Northwood votes at Northwood School 500 1st NH Turnpike.
The only contested local primary is the Democratic primary for State Representative.
For an overview of the candidates up ballot, see Citizens Count’s survey of the candidates appearing on the Nottingham ballot. The Republicans have contested races for the US House of Representatives, Governor, and Executive Council. The Democrats have a contested race for Governor.
Democratic Primary for State Representative
Four candidates are running for the three seats for the Nottingham/Northwood legislative district.
Here are the issues where the candidates’ positions differ.
Taxes
Fyfe is in favor of the state having a capital gains tax. Rafter and McGuigan are open to the idea. Sanderson is undecided.
Rafter is opposed to having a sales tax. Fyfe thinks there should be a 5% sales tax on luxury goods. McGuigan is open to having a sales tax. Sanderson is undecided.
All but McGuigan are opposed to having a state income tax.
Rafter is opposed to decreasing taxes on businesses. His opponents are uncertain.
Gun Control
Fyfe is in favor of stricter gun control laws. Rafter and Sanderson are undecided.
Voting
Rafter and McGuigan are against conditional affidavit ballots for new voters. Fyfe and Sanderson are for them.
Marijuana
All are in favor of marijuana legalization, but they differ on the details. Rafter is opposed to state-run stores whereas his opponents are undecided about this distribution channel. All approve home-growing and private sales.
Interstate Travel Protections for Controversial Procedures
Rafter, Fyfe, and McGuigain are in favor of adding legal protections for residents of other states who travel to NH for health care related to abortion or gender transition. Sanderson is undecided.
Abortion
Fyfe and McGuigan are in favor of repealing the ban on abortions after 24 weeks. Rafter and Sanderson are undecided.
Energy
Rafter and Fyfe are for expanding net metering opportunities. McGuigan and Sanderson are undecided.
Minimum Wage
All but McGuigan are in favor of increasing the minimum wage.
