"As four Peterborough residents vie for two seats representing Hillsborough County House District 33, their positions on abortion and public-school funding cut clear party lines.

District 33 covers Peterborough and Sharon.

Democratic incumbent Peter Leishman’s bid Tuesday for a 12th term in office is joined by fellow Democrat Jonah Wheeler, 19, and Republicans Matthew Pilcher, 22, and Rachel Maidment, 27.

Leishman, 65, owner of the Milford-Bennington Railroad, said his many years of experience in Concord have made him quite aware of the state’s needs and he’d like to continue serving.

Having experienced homelessness for a short time in his youth, Wheeler said he feels he has a moral obligation to help build a community for those who don’t have it.

“It’s important we have legislators regardless of age, sex or gender and that we understand what a majority of people are going through right now,” he said."