Catherine Peschke
Running for: NH House Sullivan County District 08
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?
"As a past homeschooling Mom, I don't think homeschoolers should be using tax dollars, it can lead to oversight from the State. Students should be able to take tax dollars to private institutions just like other tax dollars go to private institutions."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?
"For"For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I know far too many adopted children and children born before 24 weeks, viable humans should not be aborted. Everyone has the right to life and liberty even in the womb."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I know far too many adopted children and children born before 24 weeks, viable humans should not be aborted. Everyone has the right to life and liberty even in the womb."Against| Read My Position
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Lower taxes generate more revenue, see the Laffer Curve. Republicans recently reduced corporate tax rates which increased tax revenues."Against| Read My Position
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Against"For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?
"For"For| Read My Position
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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?
"For"Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"Undecided"Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I know far too many adopted children and children born before 24 weeks, viable humans should not be aborted. Everyone has the right to life and liberty even in the womb."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Against"For| Read My Position
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"There is more control at the local level. The problem is few voters decide the taxes for the whole town. Property owners need to show up at town hall meeting if they want their property taxes reduced."Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Undecided"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?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Against"For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?
"For"For| Read My Position
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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?
"Education dollars should follow the child to the institution of choice."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I know far too many adopted children and children born before 24 weeks, viable humans should not be aborted. Everyone has the right to life and liberty even in the womb."For| Read My Position
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Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"For"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
