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Jon Kiper
Jon Kiper
New Hampshire Democratic Governor nominee?
$24.3K
SEP 9, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — New Hampshire Democratic Governor nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
2.3%chance to win
$24.3KSEP 9, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNew Hampshire
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsJonathan Adam Kiper is a New Hampshire political candidate and former Newmarket town councilor. He has run for governor previously and has been associated with the Democratic primary in past cycles. He has also been described in candidate guides as a restaurant owner in New Hampshire.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reinstating an interest-and-dividends wealth tax and raising business tax rates while rolling back reduced meals/rentals tax rates; proposes using tax revenue to fund education, affordable housing, and social programs and to reduce regressive local property taxes.
Healthcare
Supports protecting individual medical privacy and autonomy, protecting reproductive and identity-affirming care, and opposing government mandates that interfere with doctor–patient decisions. Does not state support for Medicare for All or for a specific government expansion (public option/ACA expansion) in available platform materials.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal pathways and common-sense immigration reform while opposing large-scale deportations of essential workers; favors making legal entry easier and illegal entry harder. Expresses humanitarian concern about current enforcement practices and prioritizes protecting workers who contribute to local economies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states the government should not interfere in reproductive health decisions, pledges to preserve reproductive and trans rights, and says he will protect abortion access in New Hampshire and maintain compliance with Roe v. Wade. He emphasizes medical privacy and that patients and doctors, not politicians, should make healthcare decisions.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in clean energy (solar, wind, tax incentives for homeowners/businesses), energy-efficiency programs, expanded public transit and EV charging, and holding polluters financially accountable through penalties and litigation; also proposed declaring a climate emergency and supporting nuclear (including SMRs) as part of the energy mix.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, red flag laws, waiting periods, and an assault weapons ban while also stating that law‑abiding, trained citizens have the right to bear arms. Advocates for “common sense” gun violence prevention measures to protect children and communities.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Jon Kiper is being mentioned in the context of New Hampshire’s shifting political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections, where Democrats have recently gained ground and Republicans are under pressure. The broader fight over redistricting and state legislative control is also drawing attention because it could shape future House maps. The news summaries do not provide specific new actions or statements from Kiper himself.
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Articles
NNewsweek5 months ago
Full List of Seats Flipped by Democrats During Trump’s Second Term
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TMThe Mercury News3 months ago
Two court decisions have unleashed an era of perpetual redistricting
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NNPR5 months ago
Several Republican-led states have passed SAVE Act replicas : NPR
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SSSpokane Spokesman-Review6 months ago
House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes
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