State Representatives
As of 2022, Strafford is now in a shared district with Barrington, electing three State Representatives (Strafford District 4). Strafford is also part of a larger district that includes Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton (Strafford District 18), which elects one State Rep.
Strafford's Democratic candidates for State Representative are (from left): State Rep Cassandra Levesque, Matt Towne, Jackie Cilley (all from Barrington) and Heath Howard of Strafford.
Remember, if you are a registered voter in Strafford, you get to vote for four State Reps!
Keep scrolling to learn more about our 2022 Democratic State Rep Candidates.
Strafford's Democratic candidates for State Representative are (from left): State Rep Cassandra Levesque, Matt Towne, Jackie Cilley (all from Barrington) and Heath Howard of Strafford.
Remember, if you are a registered voter in Strafford, you get to vote for four State Reps!
Keep scrolling to learn more about our 2022 Democratic State Rep Candidates.
Heath Howard
A lifelong resident of Strafford, Heath Howard is honored to be running for State Representative in New Hampshire’s Strafford District 4. Heath is an upperclassman at the University of New Hampshire majoring in Political Science.
Heath faced some tough challenges in high school after breaking his spine in a skiing accident. He was in physical therapy for months, learning to walk again, and when he returned to school, he was unable to participate in the sports he once loved. Luckily, one of his teachers nominated him for Boy’s State. The program instilled the importance of government and inspired him to become active in politics.
Heath first ran for State Representative in 2020. Previously, he had worked with Maura Sullivan’s Congressional campaign and interned at Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter’s District Office, where he gained experience in constituent services and legislative research.
"I've gotten a lot of support on my mission for change," Heath says, "and I intend to remain active in the New Hampshire community to make it an even better place to live!"
Heath faced some tough challenges in high school after breaking his spine in a skiing accident. He was in physical therapy for months, learning to walk again, and when he returned to school, he was unable to participate in the sports he once loved. Luckily, one of his teachers nominated him for Boy’s State. The program instilled the importance of government and inspired him to become active in politics.
Heath first ran for State Representative in 2020. Previously, he had worked with Maura Sullivan’s Congressional campaign and interned at Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter’s District Office, where he gained experience in constituent services and legislative research.
"I've gotten a lot of support on my mission for change," Heath says, "and I intend to remain active in the New Hampshire community to make it an even better place to live!"
- Follow Heath's campaign on Twitter.
- Contribute to Heath's campaign online via Actblue
- Mail to: Heath Howard for State Rep, 194 Old Ridge Road, Strafford, NH 03884
State Representative Cassandra Levesque
State Representative Cassandra Levesque of Barrington is running for re-election to the House in Strafford District 4. She is an artist, photographer, and a NH Political Science student at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
Cassie is a descendant of the first families of New Hampshire, specifically Strafford County, and is a lifelong resident of Barrington. The daughter of a US Air Force veteran, Cassie works to make New Hampshire better for families. She is an advocate for women's and children's rights and support for our public schools. Cassie believes we were given the gift of New Hampshire from our ancestors. As the stewards of our environment, it is our duty to do all we can to protect it for our future generations.
"I was elected in 2018 and I am the third youngest female to be elected in New Hampshire's history," Cassie says. "It has been my honor to serve the people of my community and of New Hampshire. I strongly feel the only way ahead is if we all stand together, vote, and make our communities safe and inclusive for all of their residents."
Cassie is a descendant of the first families of New Hampshire, specifically Strafford County, and is a lifelong resident of Barrington. The daughter of a US Air Force veteran, Cassie works to make New Hampshire better for families. She is an advocate for women's and children's rights and support for our public schools. Cassie believes we were given the gift of New Hampshire from our ancestors. As the stewards of our environment, it is our duty to do all we can to protect it for our future generations.
"I was elected in 2018 and I am the third youngest female to be elected in New Hampshire's history," Cassie says. "It has been my honor to serve the people of my community and of New Hampshire. I strongly feel the only way ahead is if we all stand together, vote, and make our communities safe and inclusive for all of their residents."
- Follow Cassie on Facebook
- Follow Cassie on Twitter
- Email Cassie: Cassandra.Levesque@leg.state.nh.us
Matthew Towne
Matthew Towne, a former State Representative for Barrington, is another of our Democratic candidates for House in Strafford District 4. An RN and consultant, Towne is intensely interested in long term community building and planning. He is pictured with his solar array and his pup Murphy.
"We try to walk the walk - not just talk the talk," says Towne.
Matthew Towne, a former State Representative for Barrington, is another of our Democratic candidates for House in Strafford District 4. An RN and consultant, Towne is intensely interested in long term community building and planning. He is pictured with his solar array and his pup Murphy.
"We try to walk the walk - not just talk the talk," says Towne.
Jacalyn Cilley
Jacalyn "Jackie" Cilley brings a broad range of political and business experience to her race for State Rep in District 18 (Strafford, Barrington, New Durham, and Middleton). Cilley is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford 4 from 2014 to 2018. She was a Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire in 2012. Cilley served in the New Hampshire State Senate, representing District 6 from 2006 to 2010. She also served in the NH House of Representatives from 2004 to 2006.
Cilley earned her B.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. She received her M.B.A. from UNH as well. Cilley was an adjunct faculty member at Whittemore School of Business and Economics at UNH. She also owned Cilley and Associates.
Cilley earned her B.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. She received her M.B.A. from UNH as well. Cilley was an adjunct faculty member at Whittemore School of Business and Economics at UNH. She also owned Cilley and Associates.
Get Motivated!
We know a lot about the special-interest politics of the Republican State Rep candidates running for re-election in our district this year. Their voting records speak for themselves. Please don't let these guys get back in the State House!
Strafford Republican Rep. Kurt Wuelper's primary focus is restricting abortion rights. He is the past president of NH Right to Life and was endorsed by the NH Right to Life PAC in 2020. Wuelper supports using public taxpayer funds to support religious and charter schools and has sponsored legislation on this issue.
Strafford Republican Rep. Michael Harrington has primarily sponsored anti-income tax and energy-related legislation. He has been endorsed by Americans for Prosperity, a libertarian-conservative political advocacy group funded by the Koch brothers.
Barrington Republican Rep. Len Turcotte has a history of voting to support abortion restrictions. He has voted to keep all laws that allow children to marry. He even wanted to keep the marriage age at 13 for girls/14 for boys. He has also voted for using conversion therapy on minors. Turcotte advocates for right-to-work legislation and was influential on the redistricting committee that saddled NH with gerrymandered maps that favor Republicans.
Strafford Republican Rep. Kurt Wuelper's primary focus is restricting abortion rights. He is the past president of NH Right to Life and was endorsed by the NH Right to Life PAC in 2020. Wuelper supports using public taxpayer funds to support religious and charter schools and has sponsored legislation on this issue.
Strafford Republican Rep. Michael Harrington has primarily sponsored anti-income tax and energy-related legislation. He has been endorsed by Americans for Prosperity, a libertarian-conservative political advocacy group funded by the Koch brothers.
Barrington Republican Rep. Len Turcotte has a history of voting to support abortion restrictions. He has voted to keep all laws that allow children to marry. He even wanted to keep the marriage age at 13 for girls/14 for boys. He has also voted for using conversion therapy on minors. Turcotte advocates for right-to-work legislation and was influential on the redistricting committee that saddled NH with gerrymandered maps that favor Republicans.
