Bryan Randolph
Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"I do not support an unlimited EFA program that sends public dollars to private education. I empathize with parents who feel their children's needs are not met by schools in their district. However, I believe we should invest in improving and innovating within our public schools. Our priority should be meeting the state's obligation to fund and provide quality public education that meets the needs of modern students."Against| Read My Position
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?
"These types of bills are impossible to enforce. They are harmful and contribute to stigmatizing and harassing some of our most vulnerable people in NH."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support protecting access to abortion before 24 weeks and oppose earlier abortion bans. Later in pregnancy, these decisions often involve serious and complex medical circumstances and should be made by patients and their medical providers rather than politicians."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support protecting access to abortion before 24 weeks and oppose earlier abortion bans. Later in pregnancy, these decisions often involve serious and complex medical circumstances and should be made by patients and their medical providers rather than politicians."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I do not support a broad-based tax on earned income in New Hampshire. We can address the state's revenue and property-tax challenges without creating a new tax on people's wages."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"New Hampshire has repeatedly lowered business tax rates over the past decade. I don't support additional across-the-board cuts without clear evidence that they will produce enough economic benefit to justify the lost revenue. When the state collects less revenue, more pressure ultimately falls on local services and property taxpayers."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We have a severe lack of affordable housing in my district. We need legislators motivated to work on creating solutions to our housing problem. The state should help communities remove unnecessary barriers to housing while preserving local decision-making and protections for our environment and community character."For| Read My Position
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 should be part of the conversation as New Hampshire works to diversify its energy supply and can be a useful transitional energy source to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. I support exploring nuclear options provided they can meet rigorous standards for safety, waste management and environmental protections."Other| Read My Position
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?
"A system that can generate up to 5 MW is likely a large municipal or commercial project. Expanding the cap would allow these projects to receive a credit on their electric bill for excess energy they send back to the grid. I support allowing New Hampshire residents, businesses and communities to invest in larger local renewable-energy projects, provided net-metering rates fairly compensate the energy they provide without shifting unreasonable costs onto other ratepayers who do not have renewable energy systems."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"I've spent my career working with children and families, and I believe strong independent oversight is essential to protecting vulnerable children. We should adequately fund the Office of the Child Advocate and continue improving New Hampshire's child welfare system."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support protecting access to abortion before 24 weeks and oppose earlier abortion bans. Later in pregnancy, these decisions often involve serious and complex medical circumstances and should be made by patients and their medical providers rather than politicians."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"I support restoring a modified Interest and Dividends Tax with much higher exemptions—such as $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for couples—so it primarily affects substantial investment income. I believe that's more fair than continuing to place so much of New Hampshire's tax burden on homeowners through property taxes."Against| Read My Position
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?
"New Hampshire relies far too heavily on local property taxes to fund public education. The result is large disparities between communities and puts homeowners in the position of choosing between adequately funding their schools and keeping property taxes affordable. The state needs to take greater responsibility for meeting its constitutional obligation to fund public education."For| 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?
"New Hampshire should legalize and regulate adult recreational cannabis. I favor a state-controlled retail model similar to our liquor system rather than an unrestricted private retail market. A portion of the revenue should be dedicated to prevention, education, substance-use treatment, and addressing the public-health costs associated with legalization."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"New Hampshire should legalize and regulate adult recreational cannabis. I favor a state-controlled retail model similar to our liquor system rather than an unrestricted private retail market. A portion of the revenue should be dedicated to prevention, education, substance-use treatment, and addressing the public-health costs associated with legalization."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"New Hampshire should legalize and regulate adult recreational cannabis. I favor a state-controlled retail model similar to our liquor system rather than an unrestricted private retail market. A portion of the revenue should be dedicated to prevention, education, substance-use treatment, and addressing the public-health costs associated with legalization."Against| Read My Position
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 U.S. citizens should vote in our elections, but eligible citizens should not lose access to the ballot simply because they don't have a passport or birth certificate readily available. We can protect election integrity without creating unnecessary barriers for lawful voters."Against| Read My Position
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?
"School districts should have a meaningful say in whether and how they participate in open enrollment. A statewide mandate could create significant financial and enrollment challenges for receiving districts without giving local communities adequate control."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support protecting access to abortion before 24 weeks and oppose earlier abortion bans. Later in pregnancy, these decisions often involve serious and complex medical circumstances and should be made by patients and their medical providers rather than politicians."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"Local voters already approve school budgets through their local budget process. The state should take greater responsibility for funding education and reducing property taxes—not impose a one-size-fits-all cap on communities while leaving them responsible for costs they cannot always control."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support the Second Amendment and the rights of responsible gun owners. I also believe we can take reasonable steps to keep firearms away from people who pose a demonstrated danger to themselves or others and strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence. Protecting individual rights and public safety are not mutually exclusive."
