David Rochefort
Running for: NH Senate District 01
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?
"For"For| 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?
"For"Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support the current NH law on abortion that prohibits elective late term abortion."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 the current NH law on abortion that prohibits elective late term abortion."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"As NH has lowered business taxes over the last several years we've seen businesses flourish and tax revenues increase. Just this year we've seen businesses relocate to NH from Massachusetts bringing good paying jobs and additional tax revenue."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"I support pro-housing reforms reducing regulations and red tape while also balancing those reforms with protecting New Hampshire's rural nature and personal property rights."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?
"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?
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Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"For"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support the current NH law on abortion that prohibits elective late term abortion."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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?
"For"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?
"Any expansion of legalization should be done thoroughly and thoughtfully to avoid the problems that have occurred in other states including protecting minors. I'm undecided on homegrown for safety, quality, and health reasons. Law enforcement and health officials must be involved in the development of all policy."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Any expansion of legalization should be done thoroughly and thoughtfully to avoid the problems that have occurred in other states including protecting minors. I'm undecided on homegrown for safety, quality, and health reasons. Law enforcement and health officials must be involved in the development of all policy."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Any expansion of legalization should be done thoroughly and thoughtfully to avoid the problems that have occurred in other states including protecting minors. I'm undecided on homegrown for safety, quality, and health reasons. Law enforcement and health officials must be involved in the development of all policy."For| 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?
"For"For| 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?
"NH students should be able to go to the best school district that meets their individual education needs."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support the current NH law on abortion that prohibits elective late term abortion."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"I support HB 1300 which gives local voters the ability to choose whether their school budgets should be capped at the rate of inflation on the November ballot."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
