Which candidates for Merrimack Districts 1 and 25 will best represent me in the New Hampshire House of Representatives? On the basis of their experience, knowledge of the issues, and availability to listen and talk about their views, I favor Mary Anne Broshek and David Karrick. Both want to represent me in the State House, regardless of whether they agree with me.

In contrast, I worry about Anne Copp and Natalie Wells. In emails last month, both offered excuses for not answering my questions about their published statements. Their silence suggests that they cannot defend their views, and I am in the dark about their stand on my major concerns which are roads and bridges, broadband expansion, and funding for higher education. Will candidates short on time before the election ignore me when in office?

Respectfully,

Kent Hackmann
Andover, New Hampshire