Stratham has 3 State Representatives
Vote to re-elect all 3 Democratic Candidates
Allison Knab for State Representative
Allison Knab is a Democratic candidate for one of the 2 NH State Representative positions for Stratham. A passionate and proven community leader. Allison has served on the Stratham Select Board since 2018 and became Vice Chair in the spring of 2022. In this role she works collaboratively to review and set Stratham’s town budget, oversees the work of the town administrator, reviews articles in the warrant for Town Meeting, and participates in town hiring efforts.
Some of Allison’s strong beliefs include the importance of having effective and high quality public schools, fair and accurate local elections, reproductive rights for women, investing in clean energy, gun safety and the right to live and attend school free from gun violence, maintaining roads and bridges to attract business and ensure personal safety, and working across the aisle to create balanced state budgets.
Allison is also the Executive Director of the nonprofit Great Bay Stewards. Her responsibilities include overseeing the organizational budget, planning events and fundraisers, writing and maintaining grants, and managing communications.
Some of Allison’s many community volunteer activities include serving on the Stratham Conservation Commission, the Stratham Recreation Commission, the Smyk Ad-hoc Committee, and volunteering at the Stratham Memorial School.
Allison is committed to making Stratham an even better place to live, work, and raise a family and looks forward to continuing to work hard for Stratham.
ALLISON KNAB AND ZOE MANOS - VOTE FOR BOTH!!!
Zoe Manos for State Representative
Zoe Manos is a Democratic candidate for one of the 2 NH State Representative positions for Stratham. Zoe is an attorney with 22 years of experience representing parents and children in neglect and abuse cases. She currently practices family law in solo practice in Stratham.
The price of electricity has soared and the NH Public Utilities Commission will consider approving more rate hikes next year. Attorney Manos is committed to containing those costs by expanding clean, affordable, renewable energy in NH. She supports expanding net metering and increasing the number of charging stations for electric vehicles in Stratham and across NH.
Attorney Manos is concerned with the strength of NH’s economy and the increasing cost of living in Stratham. She will work to explore ways to end escalating prices of life’s necessities for NH residents.
The quality and cost of health care is of particular concern to Attorney Manos. Having cared for her mother as advocate, health care coordinator and case manager as she suffered from Parkinson’s disease and dementia, she is intimately familiar with the NH health care system and its inadequacies. She will fight to strengthen insurance coverage for mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and women’s reproductive rights.
Attorney Manos believes in collaboration and bi-partisan approaches to governing and will be an effective advocate for the needs and concerns of Stratham residents. She has the experience of presenting supporting arguments to bring others to an agreement for the best possible outcomes for all concerned.
ZOE MANOS AND ALLISON KNAB - VOTE FOR BOTH!!!
Alexis Simpson for State Representative
NH State Representative Alexis Simpson is currently serving her second term as NH State Representative for Floterial District 33 representing Stratham, Exeter, Newfields and Newmarket and is the Democratic candidate for re-election in that district. Representative Simpson has served on the House Environment and Agriculture Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and as a member of the Legislative Children’s Caucus.
Representative Simpson believes that small businesses are at the heart of our communities and she will work to support their needs. She is also a strong supporter of our public schools and understands the importance of a safe and stimulating educational environment in which our teachers and children can thrive. Representative Simpson will continue to work toward providing affordable, comprehensive, accessible health care, including mental health care, for all NH residents.
IIn addition to serving as our NH State Representative, Alexis is also an ordained Minister preaching part time in the Seacoast area with particular experience in Interfaith Chaplaincy. She brings this unique expertise and approach to our State House in these times of political divisiveness.
Representative Simpson is very eager to return to Concord to continue serving the communities of Stratham, Exeter, Newfields and Newmarket.
ALEXIS SIMPSON, ALLISON KNAB AND ZOE MANUS - VOTE FOR ALL 3!!!