David H. Watters
Running for: NH Senate District 04
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?
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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?
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"As a senator serving on the Finance Committee, I know that we can set priorities to better fund education, healthcare, housing, and childcare instead of the misplaced priorities and wasteful spending created by the Republican majority."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Against"For| Read My Position
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We have made some good progress on housing, while municipalities still have appropriate control. The most successful program, Housing Champions, responsible for over 40% of new housing, was cut by the Republican majority"Undecided| 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?
"I have supported some legislation, but I think other sources will be available more quickly at a much lower cost."For| 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?
"I have taken the lead in the NH legislature on energy issues, passing many bills for lower costs and energy freedom."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"I have worked for several terms on this issue. There is a profound moral and legal failure around the 1700 children sexually and physically abused at the Sununu Center. I am the only state official who has publicly acknowledged and apologized for state failures. We must fund the office and the settlement process, which is likely to amount to $1 billion."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"For"Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
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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?
"Against"For| 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?
"I have worked on this legislation for several terms, but it has been blocked by Republican governors."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?
"I have worked on this legislation for several terms, but it has been blocked by Republican governors."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I have worked on this legislation for several terms, but it has been blocked by Republican governors."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?
"NH already requires such proof; the new requirements, which may prohibit citizens, seniors, and married women from voting are designed to suppress voting."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?
"Against"Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"We should remove the threat of prosecution, ensure healthcare decisions after 24 weeks when necessary."Against| Read My Position
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Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"This should be a local decision. Dover and Somersworth already have tax caps, with some flexibility. It’s best to have local control."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Common sense safety legislation, such as background checks, red flag laws, and suicide prevention education."
