The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Alexander Jr. (R)	13.8	5,027
✔		Sheila Seidel (R)	13.4	4,876
✔		Sherri Reinfurt (R)	12.7	4,652
✔		Henry Giasson (R)	12.5	4,566
	Submit photo	Jim Craig (D)	12.3	4,484
		Judi Lanza (D)	12.0	4,385
	Submit photo	Judith Gaynor Johnson (D)	11.8	4,323
		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D)	11.4	4,170
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	8

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,491
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IncumbentJudi Lanza,Jim Craig,Judith Gaynor Johnson, andMelanie Renfrew-Hebert advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Judi Lanza	25.3	1,290
✔	Submit photo	Jim Craig	25.0	1,272
✔	Submit photo	Judith Gaynor Johnson	24.6	1,255
✔		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert	24.6	1,253
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	25

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,095
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IncumbentJoe Alexander Jr.,Sherri Reinfurt, incumbentSheila Seidel, andHenry Giasson defeatedPeter Georgantas in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Alexander Jr.	24.2	1,600
✔		Sherri Reinfurt	21.8	1,439
✔		Sheila Seidel	21.8	1,439
✔		Henry Giasson	19.7	1,301
	Submit photo	Peter Georgantas	12.3	813
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	24

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,616
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The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Alexander Jr. (R)	13.2	3,591
✔		Fred Plett (R)	13.0	3,536
✔		Sheila Seidel (R)	12.9	3,515
✔		Judi Lanza (D)	12.7	3,443
	Submit photo	Doug Pounds (R)	12.6	3,436
	Submit photo	Dian McCarthy (D)	12.4	3,358
		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D)	12.1	3,275
		Curt DeVetter (D)	11.1	3,009
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	9

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,172
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The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Judi Lanza	23.4	778
✔	Submit photo	Dian McCarthy	23.3	776
✔		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert	22.2	740
✔		Curt DeVetter	15.3	510
	Submit photo	Dominick Prive	7.9	264
	Submit photo	Paul Orr	7.7	255
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	5

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,328
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IncumbentFred Plett, incumbentJoe Alexander Jr.,Doug Pounds, andSheila Seidel defeatedHenry Giasson in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 29 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Plett	23.0	1,180
✔		Joe Alexander Jr.	22.4	1,146
✔	Submit photo	Doug Pounds	22.1	1,133
✔		Sheila Seidel	19.9	1,020
		Henry Giasson	12.1	622
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	20

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,121
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The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Alexander Jr. (R)	11.5	4,816
✔	Submit photo	Michael Gunski (R)	11.3	4,721
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Griffin (R)	11.3	4,717
✔		Claire Rouillard (R)	10.6	4,434
✔		Fred Plett (R)	10.3	4,298
	Submit photo	Jim Craig (D)	9.5	3,967
		Judi Lanza (D)	9.4	3,922
		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D)	8.8	3,689
	Submit photo	Richard Bruno (D)	8.8	3,680
	Submit photo	Robin McCune (D)	8.7	3,641
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	10

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,895
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Judi Lanza,Jim Craig,Melanie Renfrew-Hebert,Richard Bruno, andRobin McCune advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Judi Lanza	20.7	1,207
✔	Submit photo	Jim Craig	20.4	1,187
✔		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert	19.7	1,145
✔	Submit photo	Richard Bruno	19.5	1,132
✔	Submit photo	Robin McCune	19.3	1,121
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	28

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,820
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The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Griffin	15.3	1,043
✔		Joe Alexander Jr.	14.6	993
✔		Fred Plett	14.2	967
✔	Submit photo	Michael Gunski	14.1	961
✔		Claire Rouillard	12.7	862
		Anthony Pugh	9.1	617
		John Stafford	8.9	606
	Submit photo	Frank Hobbs	7.3	497
	Submit photo	Rick Kardos	3.5	240
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	15

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,801
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The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Griffin (R)	11.1	3,376
✔	Submit photo	Michael Gunski (R)	10.8	3,279
✔	Submit photo	Cole Riel (D)	10.0	3,039
✔		Fred Plett (R)	9.9	3,009
✔		Joe Alexander Jr. (R)	9.7	2,966
	Submit photo	Jeffrey Day (R)	9.7	2,957
		Judi Lanza (D)	9.6	2,930
		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D)	9.4	2,876
	Submit photo	Reta MacGregor (D)	9.4	2,875
		Eric Emmerling (D)	8.6	2,605
		Richard Manzo (L)	1.7	517
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	6

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,435
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Judi Lanza,Reta MacGregor,Melanie Renfrew-Hebert,Cole Riel, andEric Emmerling advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Judi Lanza	21.3	1,012
✔	Submit photo	Reta MacGregor	20.4	970
✔		Melanie Renfrew-Hebert	20.1	954
✔	Submit photo	Cole Riel	19.8	943
✔		Eric Emmerling	18.4	875

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,754
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The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Griffin	16.7	805
✔	Submit photo	Michael Gunski	16.6	801
✔		Fred Plett	14.7	709
✔	Submit photo	Jeffrey Day	14.5	700
✔		Joe Alexander Jr.	13.6	654
	Submit photo	David W. Pierce	12.7	613
		John Stafford	11.1	536

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,818
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Richard Manzo advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Manzo	100.0	14

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14
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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Quality Public EducationLower Property TaxesLower Health Care Costs

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about economic opportunity - access to a fair livable wage, equal access and opportunity for access to education, and affordable homeownership

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

There are many passionate and experienced persons in political roles who have informed the view of my role as a state representative or any elected office. Common threads among them would be a willingness to listen to their constituents and the ability to work across the aisle.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Community Capitalism by Ron Kitchens - 'a new economic development strategy to show that urban communities that seem distressed can be empowered by focusing community resources into five key areas: place, capital, infrastructure, talent and education'

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

A belief that holding public office is a responsibility, not a right. Honesty, integrity, modesty, and the ability to listen critically when others speak as well as a passion for your community and a heart felt desire to make that community the best it can be for all who live there.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Others well trained through my example to step in, ready to continue to serve and meet the needs of the people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was ten years old in 1981 when President Reagan was shot. It was all anyone could talk about but I focused that year on the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court and the possibilities it opened for girls, women. It was also the first time I heard of AIDS and was rocked by the painful comments and dehumanizing contempt by so many peopke. These two events have shaped my views throughout my life and helped me to realize two fundamental truths: that fear can bring out the worst in a society and that fear can bring out the best in people.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Halloween! My son and I spend the entire month of October celebrating. We begin with a lunch date/planning session and make a list of 30 large and small adventures we can complete to keep the spirit alive. Of course the Goffstown Pumpkin Regatta is a household favorite!

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I have always been fond of Roald Dahl's Matilda character; persevering with wisdom beyond her years, curious, courageous, a champion of the people. She tapped into her personal power and used it to make others lives better. She didn't have a hero so she became one.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

Three white multi-photo frames I purchased the day after we closed on our new Goffstown home. It was the first thing hung up in our new home and still proudly displays pictures of my oldest son - though I have been told I will have to add some of our youngest son eventually. Second would be a custom metal rack which holds my running medals and reads "Always Earned. Never Given."

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

This is Me' from the Greatest Showman

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The sheer size and terms of service. In New Hampshire 400 representatives serve 2 year terms, giving opportunity for frequent changes to reflect the community and its most pressing issues.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe legislators would benefit greatly from experience in the workings of state (and local) government, knowledge of the offices and departments of the state as well as some knowledge of budgeting, planning, and law. With that said, these are learned skills. I believe the most important attributes are willingness to listen, desire for success, and the ability to work with others.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The opioid epidemic in NH has affects every age, race, and income bracket without mercy. It will continue to impact our state drastically though the next decade in the number of deaths and crimes related to drug use, neonatal injury and future impacts, and the impact on our foster care and courts systems. It is a far reaching and complicated issue that I believe finds many of its roots in an increased need for mental health access.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Education; Resources, Recreation and Development; Children and Family Law; and Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

While late into the political field it is my goal to represent New Hampshire in the United States Senate.