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Ellen Read, NH State Rep for Newmarket and Newfields

Hi, my name is Ellen Read, and I live in Newmarket. I am proud to represent Rockingham District 17 as your newly-elected state representative.
My husband and I moved to Newmarket seven years ago with our dog and three cats, and we fell in love with the area. I received my master’s degree at UNH in environmental and socioeconomic justice, and worked as an organizer/manager at local nonpartisan non-profits on the issue of getting big money out of politics and restoring transparent and fair elections.

I’m running because I think everyone is ready for government that responds to the people, not big-money special interests. It starts with us.
Not everyone will agree with my ideas completely, but I believe passionately that candidates should be upfront and honest, and not give ambiguous politician-speak. If you choose to not vote for me, that’s ok – at least you made an informed choice.
My political agenda is all about People, Planet, and Principles:

People

  • A fair, robust economy that works for everyone, not just a few
  • Supporting and aiding small businesses
  • Livable wage and worker’s rights
  • Comprehensive healthcare as a human right
  • An equally high-quality education for every student, & debt-free college options

Planet

  • Protect NH’s pristine forests, waters, & mountains
  • Move aggressively to renewable energy, efficiency standards, and reduced emissions
  • Improve public transportation
  • Strengthen NH’s small-agriculture foundation

Principles

  • Transparency and fairness in government and elections, exposing the corrupting influence of moneyed interests
  • Return to civil discourse and cooperation between parties, and strengthen the civic engagement of citizens, especially voting
  • Defend equal constitutional, civil, and privacy rights for all—uphold the founding principle of ‘all liberties but those that deny another’s’ rights
  • A fair, robust economy that works for everyone, not just a few
  • Supporting and aiding small businesses