Derry News
---- — DERRY — A former town councilor hopes to oust the incumbent for a seat in the state Senate.
Democrat and former Derry councilor R. Christopher Reisdorf takes on Republican incumbent James Rausch for the District 19 job.
District 19 includes Derry, Hampstead and Windham.
If elected, Reisdorf said he would want dialogue to begin about ways to make taxes more fair for people based on their incomes, specifically property tax credits.
Rausch said there is a lot of work to be done to make New Hampshire a successful, fiscally sound state. He said if reelected he would also continue his strong support of the I-93 project and support more jobs for small business.
James Rausch
Age: 65
Party: Republican
Incumbent: Yes
Occupation: Retired veterinarian
Elective experience: State Senate, state representative
What is your top priority if elected?: To continue my support for a highly educated workforce; continue work on finishing I-93 including Exit 4-A, support our small business community for job creation.
R. Christopher Reisdorf
Age: 61
Party: Democrat
Incumbent: No
Occupation: Semi-retired, construction
Elective experience: Derry Town Council, Charter Commission
What is your top priority if elected?: To discuss the tax structure of the state of New Hampshire.
