Jim Qualey
Republican · New Hampshire · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for New Hampshire House, Cheshire District 18, New Hampshire
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Supports Education Freedom Accounts as an option for lower-income families, per Citizens Count
- Opposes broad-based income, sales, and capital gains taxes, and supports phasing out the interest and dividends tax, per Citizens Count
- Opposes expanding net metering and supports the state's current law permitting abortion access during the first six months of pregnancy, per Citizens Count
Jim Qualey is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Cheshire District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Jim Qualey is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Has represented Cheshire District 18 in the New Hampshire House since 2020 and is vice chair of the House Election Law Committee, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Retired physicist and R&D engineer, and previously served as a Rindge selectman from 2016 to 2019, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Holds physics degrees from Penn State University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, per Citizens Count candidate profile.
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