In this series, we will provide information about each of the candidates for Congress in Congressional District 1 using the same format so that you can compare the profiles. We hope it will lead you to learn more about the candidates and make an informed decision.
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| Party | Republican |
| Resides in | Dover |
| Website | https://www.edwardsfornh.com/ |
| Offices | 540 Chestnut St., Manchester; 129 Main St., Alton. |
| Endorsements | Rudy Giuliani, Former US Sen. Rick Santorum, Jeannie Forrester, Former US Sen. Bob Smith, State Rep. Al Baldasaro, Hon. Steve Stepanek, Hon. Fred Doucette, Former NH House Speaker Bill O’Brien, Hon. Bob Clegg, NH State Rep. Victoria Sullivan, Cliff Hurst, Rep. Keith Hirschmann, Rep. Elizabeth Moreau, BOSC member Kevin Avard, BOSC member Jimmy LeHoux, NH State Rep. and BOSC member Lisa Freeman |
| Total fundraising | $541,089 |
| In-State / Out-of-State / PAC | 74.7 percent / 23.5 percent / $5,200 from ideological PAC / Also See Top Industries and Sectors. |
| Contributors $10K – $20K | Cummings Lamont & McNamee PA, Summit Land Development |
| Contributors $5K – 10K$ | Two International Group, Right Voter, Ampm Facilities Services, C3i, Chinburg Properties, Matmarket LLC, NH Steel Manufacturers, Sanders Management, Tuscan Brands, Anchor Management Group, Autoserv Dealerships, Little Bay Lobster LLC |
| Contributors $3K – $4K | Realogy Corp, Eastern Propane, Gulfside Hospice, Championscott Partners, CP Management, Kane Group |
| Contributors $2K – $3K | None |
| Cash on hand | $215,012 |
| Employment | Self-employed, previously Director of Community Relations for Rep. Frank Guinta, Trainer and Consultant for Pacific Institute, Chief of Police for Town of South Hampton, Director in Division of Enforcement and Licensing for NH Liquor Commission |
| Education and military service | KSEE Harvard. National FBI Academy. Business Administration, Northcentral University. Navy veteran. |
| Key issues | Specific Proposals |
| Jobs | Cut Federal tax rate. Reduce regulations. Reduce cost of energy by allowing free market to drive down price of energy. Repeal and replace Obamacare. |
| Taxes | Simplify the tax code to three brackets. Cut the marginal rates on personal income taxes. Eliminate loopholes and subsidies that favor special interests. Oppose any new taxes or increase in existing taxes. |
| Education | Demand greater transparency and choice. Increase dual enrollment opportunities for high school and college. Encourage online classrooms. Outsource publicly-funded campus functions. Allow students to earn a full, 120-credit hour, four-year degree in three years. Encourage attendance at community colleges and trade schools, and the transfer of two-years of coursework to transfer to four-year schools. |
| National security and veterans | Ensure people in uniform have the tools they need. Give veterans the respect and support they have earned. Strengthen our overseas alliances, but be careful about committing American troops to battle. Fight to win. |
| Opioid addiction and abuse | Demand greater accountability from pharmaceutical drug companies and physicians. Work closely with the treatment and law enforcement communities to give them the tools they need. Promote stronger intervention and treatment programs. Remain tough on drug dealers and crime,but understand that this affects everyone in New Hampshire. Support resources for local, community-driven substance use disorder prevention messaging. |
| Guns | Protect the Second Amendment. Join Gun Violence Taskforce. All gun purchases, except for gifts between immediate family members, should require a background check. Stop the gun show loophole. Strengthen the national background check system and include all relevant information. Give law enforcement the ability to remove firearms from those who have shown they might be a danger to themselves and others. |
| Immigration | Build a wall on our southern border. Protect our borders, fully vet new immigrants, and make our legal immigration more efficient and secure. |
| Abortion | Pro-life and will always fight for the unborn. |
The list of contributors is from Open Secrets.
