Bruce R. Theriault

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?

"Women should NOT be intimidated in any setting."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"No new taxes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Incentive for businesses to invest in NH"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"We need to make it possible for builders to build affordable housing"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?

"Nuclear power is proven safe. The new units in development are even safer. Fusion is just around the corner, this is the safest way to go."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?

"Not thoroughly familiar with this topic so decline to comment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?

"Not familiar enough with this topic to comment"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

"Tax on savings. Non incentive. Not. A good idea"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"School funding is needed but it is out of hand. If the state adds more it will come from the town via property tax. There has to be a reign in on spending at the administrative level with a bill currently being considered."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"Every state around us is cashing in on this recreation. Not a healthy habit, but no different than drinking alcohol."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"Every state around us is cashing in on this recreation. Not a healthy habit, but no different than drinking alcohol."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"Every state around us is cashing in on this recreation. Not a healthy habit, but no different than drinking alcohol."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?

"Only citizens should be allowed to vote. Pictures ID should be required as it is for alcohol or to cash a check."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire allow at least 10% of students in each school district to enroll in a different public school, regardless of where they live?

"Parents should have choice on where their children are educated."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?

"Currently a house bill is being considered."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Our gun laws are the envy of the nation."

Other, 2024

Theriault signed the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers 2024 pledge, which states, "I, the above signatory, pledge that if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire."

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"Economy: keep NH advantage of no sales nor income tax. Live within budget. No new taxes. If you overspent your home budget, you would cut back, not get a new credit card."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"Yes. Need our national lawmakers to know we support the wall and deportation of illegals. Do not encourage this activity. You would not build a home for your family with only three walls. You do not want people floating around in your home willy-nilly You ask people coming to your home to knock on your door and wait for you to either admit them or send them away. You lock your doors at night, not because you hate those outside but because you live those within."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

Other, 2022

On the Granite State Taxpayers survey, Theriault answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you support actions that decrease electricity rates, rolling back RGGI, and oppose any actions that will increase them, including net metering and expanded alternative energy mandates?" Theriault also wrote, "I oppose forcing alternative energy sources. I do not know what the acronym stands for and would need more information. I do believe that a long way down the road we will have alternate energy sources that will be more economical than oil and gas but we need to let the free market determine our path. Global warming is a fact, but it is caused by nature and exacerbated only by foolish men. We have it In plausible control here in the US while other countries are running amok on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?