John Martin

John Martin (Republican Party) is running for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Merrimack 9. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on September 8, 2026.

Martin (Republican Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 23. He assumed office on December 3, 2014. He left office in 2016.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Keep taxes low.

Keep the government out of you life as much as possible.

Stop making opioid use easy for addicts.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxation. The government wastes more money every day than one could imagine.

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

Everyone should read the constitution and the "Federalist Papers".

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

Honesty.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Decisiveness and leadership

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Read and understand legislation you have to consider. Too many bills aren't what their title says they are.

What legacy would you like to leave?

You never have to wonder where I stood on an issue.

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

The fall of Dien Bien Phu. I was 4.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I washed dishes at a hot dog stand during school lunch hour. I had it until I graduated and changed schools.

What happened on your most awkward date?

IT was a blind date and I was given the name of the wrong restaurant. I was an hour late.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Memorial day. Fair weather, perfect for cooking out.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Too many to list. I like history and I re-read many books many times.

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

"I've gotta be me"

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

The distance from my children, both physical and emotional.

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

It helps, but it is not necessary.

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

Learning not to glorify opioid abuse.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Minimalism.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. You need allies to accomplish things and collegiality to prevent things without causing bad feelings.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Legislative action.

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

I have previously been on the Public Safety and Criminal Justice committee.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Committee whip.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No

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

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

No