Background
Philip Houde graduated from Somersworth High School. Houde earned an associate degree from Stratham Vocational Technical College in 1984. Houde's career experience includes working as a machinist.[1]
- Associates:
- Stratham Vocational Technical College, 1984
- High school:
- Somersworth High School
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
A lifelong resident of Somersworth N.H. . I want to be a District 12 Representative . I stand for fiscal responsibility lowering everyone's tax burden . Looking for solutions for elderly care and public school financing . Auditing state budgets to find fraudulent programs and waste .Bringing back New Hampshire industry to our area to give every citizen a great working wage for there families .
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
I am an authentic Somersworth / Rollinsford District 12 Representative . Born here , raised here , went to school here , married here , worship here , and live here .I want our citizens to be able to afford to live here . Raise there children and educate them in our wonderful public schools . Grow old in a community surrounded by working , conscientious , family oriented , reverent , law-abiding , and patriotic fellow neighbors .Fiscal Responsibility . Every decision I make as your Representative will be based on what my constituents can afford . Raising Taxes and Fees is not the way to find solutions
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Keeping taxes stable . Elderly care solutions . New industry for solid jobs .
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of October 6, 2026.
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