Diane Pauer
Running for: NH House Hillsborough County District 36
Awaiting response to our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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 support school choice and the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. The EFA program should be available to every NH student so that NH parents have the freedom to choose the best educational setting for their children. Under the EFA program, the per-pupil share of state school aid follows the student. School choice and the EFA program increases competition and improves student outcomes, whether in private, public, or home school settings."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"While I am pro-life, I support the current NH law that permits abortions until 24 weeks (i.e. 6 months) gestation, with exceptions after 24 weeks for fatal fetal anomalies and to save the life of mother, as specified in RSA 329:44 and outlined at https://www.abortionfactsnh.org ."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"While I am pro-life, I support the current NH law that permits abortions until 24 weeks (i.e. 6 months) gestation, with exceptions after 24 weeks for fatal fetal anomalies and to save the life of mother, as specified in RSA 329:44 and outlined at https://www.abortionfactsnh.org ."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose any state income tax in order to protect the NH Advantage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I support business tax relief including modest reductions in the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) and Business Profits Tax (BPT) in order to make N.H. more business friendly. This will attract more businesses to NH and create good paying jobs for NH citizens."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"I support repealing unreasonable local zoning that unduly restricts housing development. While local control of zoning is important, it is imperative that local zoning ordinances balance the desires of the community with the need for affordable housing opportunities. Importantly, any state directives must take into account the minimum lot density required when public water and sewer utilities are not available. "
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"Details on any proposal to increase the net energy metering capacity cap must be carefully drafted, importantly to ensure fair rates are used."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"While I am pro-life, I support the current NH law that permits abortions until 24 weeks (i.e. 6 months) gestation, with exceptions after 24 weeks for fatal fetal anomalies and to save the life of mother, as specified in RSA 329:44 and outlined at https://www.abortionfactsnh.org ."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"I support the current system of public school funding. Since public school spending is approved locally, it makes sense that the majority of public school funding is raised and appropriated at the local level. Additionally, any expanded state education aid should go towards local property tax relief instead larger school budgets, especially with declining student enrollment. In an effort to better control local property taxation, I support enabling/adoptable provisions, such as local tax caps and school district budget caps, to guide local school boards and budget committees in developing long term sustainable and affordable school budgets."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"I oppose legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as it is a proven gateway drug to stronger, more addictive and dangerous drugs and is related to illegal drug trafficking and crime. However, I do support the legal use of cannabis for medical use as prescribed by a medical provider as medically indicated."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"I oppose legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as it is a proven gateway drug to stronger, more addictive and dangerous drugs and is related to illegal drug trafficking and crime. However, I do support the legal use of cannabis for medical use as prescribed by a medical provider as medically indicated."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I oppose legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as it is a proven gateway drug to stronger, more addictive and dangerous drugs and is related to illegal drug trafficking and crime. However, I do support the legal use of cannabis for medical use as prescribed by a medical provider as medically indicated."
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Voting Record, 2026
Voted for open enrollment, allowing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state (SB 101)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"While I am pro-life, I support the current NH law that permits abortions until 24 weeks (i.e. 6 months) gestation, with exceptions after 24 weeks for fatal fetal anomalies and to save the life of mother, as specified in RSA 329:44 and outlined at https://www.abortionfactsnh.org ."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support the U.S. Constitution and the N.H. Constitution which includes the right to bear arms. Moreover, law abiding citizens' rights should not be infringed upon by the government. N.H.'s constitutional carry must be protected."
