Bruce R. Theriault running in the 2026 Primary NH House election

"Education Freedom Account" program
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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"

Allow segregation based on biological sex
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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."

Ban abortion during 1st trimester
Undecided| Read My Position

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Undecided"

Ban abortion during 2nd trimester
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Against"

Broad-based income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"No new taxes"

Business tax decrease
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Incentive for businesses to invest in NH"

Encourage local zoning changes for housing development
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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"

Encourage nuclear development
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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."

Expand net metering opportunities
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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."

Fund the Office of the Child Advocate
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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"

Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"For"

Interest and Dividends tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

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

Majority of public school funding through local property taxes
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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."

Marijuana legalization with home-growing, no sales
Undecided| Read My Position

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."

Marijuana legalization with private sales
Undecided| Read My Position

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."

Marijuana legalization with state-run stores
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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."

Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters
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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."

Public school open enrollment with limits
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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."

Repeal ban on abortion after 24 weeks
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Against"

School district tax cap mandate
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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."

Stricter gun laws
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

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

Bruce R. Theriault

Running for: NH House Rockingham County District 29

Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey

Position on Issues

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?

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

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

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

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

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

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

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?

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

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

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

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