Jim Qualey is a Republican state representative serving Cheshire District 18 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the towns of Fitzwilliam and Rindge. Elected in 2020 with 27% of the vote under the campaign slogan "Live Free or Die," he has served continuously since then. A retired physicist and R&D engineer, Qualey currently holds the position of Vice-Chair of the House Election Law Committee. He has advocated for increased parental approval of educational materials in local schools, though such proposals were dismissed in his district; he has expressed interest in revisiting the issue and criticized the school district's response.

Education and Political Experience

• Professional Background: Retired physicist and R&D engineer.
• Political Experience: Elected to the New Hampshire House in 2020; serves on the Election Law Committee as Vice-Chair .