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Philip Houde

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Machinist

Philip Houde is a Republican candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 12 (4 seats) in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

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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