Biography
Philip Houde is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Strafford 12, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] A lifelong Somersworth resident and machinist, Houde said in a Ballotpedia survey that he stands for fiscal responsibility and lower taxes.[1][2]
Philip Houde graduated from Somersworth High School and earned an associate degree from Stratham Vocational Technical College in 1984.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as machinist.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Houde said he was born, raised, educated and married in Somersworth and still lives there.[2] He listed keeping taxes stable, elderly care solutions, public school financing and new industry for solid jobs as priorities, and said he would audit state budgets for waste.[2]
- 1.Philip Houde - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Philip Houde - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey responses) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
New Hampshire House Strafford 12
Philip Houde is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for New Hampshire House Strafford 12 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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