Are Outsiders and their Money trying to Influence the Rockingham District 1 State Representative Special Election?

I was sitting at home Sunday afternoon with the TV on while preparing my Sunday sermon to be uploaded onto our church’s YouTube channel. When all of a sudden, I see Hal Rafter, my Democratic opponent on my TV screen. I did a double take and sure enough, it was a political commercial addressing our General Election on Sept. 19th. During the next round of commercials sure enough, Hal was back on and this time I was able to record it on my phone. Let me share with you this and I quote:

“All the issues that you care about are on the ballot: reproductive choice – climate change – and education. We came within 10 votes in November so every vote really does count.”

What I find concerning about this ad and it should also concern the voters of Northwood and Nottingham, is this. Nowhere in this ad does Hal say that he wants to represent the people of District 1 at the State House in Concord. Hal’s implication is that he will represent a political agenda in the State House rather than the people of our great community of District 1. I am committed to representing the principles and values of the fine people of our community. I will be YOUR voice at the State House in Concord.

Yes – I am pro-life and “reproductive choice” is not on the ballot. There is already a law on the books concerning abortion. I am against the “new green deal.” I do not believe all of our vehicles ought to be electric and we need to remove our gas stoves and heating systems from our homes. I believe our educational dollars ought to follow our children and parents have “rights” concerning the education of their kids. I also believe these are the common-sense values and principles held by those who reside in Northwood and Nottingham. It is clear from this ad that Hal Rafter will support a political agenda, and not the principles and values of our community. I do agree with one thing Mr. Rafter said – every vote will count on September 19th. I want to remind our Northwood residents that our polling location has changed for this election. Northwood’s voting location will be the Town Hall in the main hall. If you are unable to vote in person, please get an absentee ballot from the town clerk’s office.

Are outsiders trying to influence our district’s election? Well, if you are a resident of Northwood, you may have received political postcards from New Jersey and Georgia. One of the fundamental principles of an election is that the people of that district get to choose a local resident to represent them. For too long, outsiders have been trying to impact and sway our district’s election. It is time we all stand up – get out and vote – and elect a representative of and for the people. I would consider it an honor to serve and represent you as your next State Representative for Rockingham District 1.

Humbly

James Guzofski