Don House
Running for: NH House Belknap 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?
"This drains funds from public schools resulting in higher property taxes. There is no accountability for the way vouchers are spent or the results of the education they are spent on"Other| 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?
"I think segregation laws for bathrooms or locker rooms often do more harm than good. I think we need to promote gender equality and not discriminate against transgender and non-binary individuals. I think the addition of unisex facilities is another option to consider"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 birth control and family planning clinics as the better alternatives to abortion. I think education is a better way to decrease the number of abortions than banning them. Healthcare decisions should be between a doctor and a patient and should not be legislated."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 birth control and family planning clinics as the better alternatives to abortion. I think education is a better way to decrease the number of abortions than banning them. Healthcare decisions should be between a doctor and a patient and should not be legislated."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Lower business taxes result in higher local property taxes. Lowering business taxes hasn't contributed to much business growth."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"NH needs more affordable housing and should do more to support housing development."Other| 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?
"NH should continue to explore all options including small modular reactors to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and to decrease energy costs for NH. The commercial viability and how to handle the nuclear waste concerns are key unanswered questions on expanding nuclear power."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?
"Yes, this encourages more creation of renewal energy programs such as solar."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"Yes, children need the resources of this office."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support birth control and family planning clinics as the better alternatives to abortion. I think education is a better way to decrease the number of abortions than banning them. Healthcare decisions should be between a doctor and a patient and should not be legislated."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Yes, NH is facing revenue shortfalls and has trouble funding new and existing social programs. This was an important source of revenue that only impacted the wealthiest 10% of tax filers in NH."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?
"The current tax system favors wealthy towns. NH needs to find other sources of income to reduce property taxes by spending more state dollars on local public schools."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?
"I think NH should legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana"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 think NH should legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana"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 think NH should legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana"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?
"in the past 26 years just one person in NH has been prosecuted for knowingly voting as a non-U.S. citizen, according to court testimony. For many voters, obtaining their proof of citizenship is an expensive and time-consuming process. Thus, requiring proof seems to disqualify more valid voters than protecting elections."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?
"No, this puts an unfair burden on certain school districts and is another approach used to harm and adversely impact public education."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support birth control and family planning clinics as the better alternatives to abortion. I think education is a better way to decrease the number of abortions than banning them. Healthcare decisions should be between a doctor and a patient and should not be legislated."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"No, local school districts are in the best position to determine and propose their school budgets. Setting a cap on school budgets is another way to hurt public education."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support improved gun safety and background checks. I support the right of individuals to own guns."
