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Travis Corcoran is an American politician currently serving in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing District 28 for Hillsborough. He was previously elected to District 44 in 2022. Corcoran holds a degree in computer science and history from Cornell University and has a background as a software engineer. He also founded online businesses SmartFlix and HeavyInk, both of which ceased operations in 2016. Corcoran has authored science fiction novels, including "The Powers of the Earth" and "Causes of Separation," both of which received the Prometheus Award. He has also written a homesteading manual. His political philosophy is described as anarcho-capitalist. Corcoran has frequently drawn media attention and faced investigations due to controversial statements made on social media platforms.

Before entering politics, Travis Corcoran pursued a career in technology, earning a degree in computer science and history from Cornell University and working as a software engineer. He also ventured into online retail, establishing the instructional video rental service SmartFlix in 2003 and the online comic book store HeavyInk in 2007. Both businesses were closed by March 2016. Corcoran has also authored several books under the Morlock Publishing imprint. His science fiction works, "The Powers of the Earth" (2017) and "Causes of Separation" (2018), were recognized with the Prometheus Award for Best Novel in subsequent years. Additionally, he authored "Escape the City," a guide for urban dwellers interested in rural living.

Corcoran was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives for Hillsborough District 44 in November 2022 and subsequently won election to District 28 in November 2024. He identifies his political orientation as anarcho-capitalist. His public statements, particularly on social media, have led to significant controversy and media scrutiny. These statements have sometimes resulted in investigations by state authorities. For instance, following death threats made by the New Hampshire Libertarian Party, Corcoran declined to answer questions from WBUR regarding his involvement as a keynote speaker, labeling the outlet a "regime propaganda organ."

Corcoran's tenure in public life has been marked by several highly controversial statements. In 2011, following a shooting incident, he posted "1 down and 534 to go" on a blog, referencing members of Congress, which led to the temporary suspension of his firearms license. In 2013, police searched his home after a Twitter account linked to him posted comments about shooting government employees, leading him to relocate to New Hampshire. More recently, in 2023, he encouraged the public use of a racial slur as a protest against speech restrictions. In 2025, he made comments linking crime rates to the presence of African Americans rather than guns. In March 2026, he posted about needing a "final solution for theater kids in politics," a phrase historically associated with the Holocaust, drawing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism.

“1 down and 534 to go”

“a regime propaganda organ for the ghey-race-communist-elite that have ruined America”

“say or type the word”

“violence isn't associated with the presence of guns, but with the presence of African Americans”

“Blacks commit violent crimes a 5-10x the rate of whites”