Heath Howard

Democrat

Running for: US House NH District 1

Heath Howard, age 25, is a two‑term Democratic state representative from Strafford who entered the race emphasizing universal health care, free college tuition, affordable housing, and a living wage. A teenager when he suffered a debilitating back injury, Howard says the disabled community “needs younger voices in Washington, D.C.” who understand firsthand how policy affects people's lives.

Completed our 2026 Federal Candidate Survey

Position on Issues

Abolish I.C.E.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and redistributing its duties?

"For"

Add U.S. term limits
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?

"For"

Amendment to limit birthright citizenship
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support a constitutional amendment ending automatic birthright citizenship for everyone born on U.S. soil?

"Against"

Amendment to limit outside funding of campaigns
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting outside funding of campaigns through PACs?

"For"

Budget cuts to match new spending
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by requiring budget cuts to match any new federal spending?

"Against"

Cap prices increases by large businesses
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?

"For"

Capture of Maduro in Venezuela
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support the recent U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro?

"Against"

Decrease tariffs on imports
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?

"For"

Exclude transgender women from sports
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?

"Let kids play sports."

Federal abortion ban
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government ban some abortions?

"Against"

Federal Balanced Budget Amendment
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the U.S. Constitution have a Balanced Budget Amendment?

"For"

Federal right to abortion before 24 weeks
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to choose abortion before fetal viability (generally 24 weeks gestation)?

"For"

Increase military aid to Taiwan
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support increasing military aid to Taiwan?

"Against"

Increase oil and natural gas leases on public land
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support increasing oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?

"Against"

Keystone XL pipeline
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government reauthorize the Keystone XL pipeline?

"Against"

Limit aid to Israel
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should military aid to Israel include a requirement that Israel take certain actions to reduce civilian casualties?

"For"

Limit private equity purchase of homes
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should Congress pass legislation limiting the ability of large institutional investors to purchase multiple single-family homes for use as rental properties?

"For"

Mail-in voting
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"For"

Marijuana legalization across U.S.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

"For"

Means testing for social security
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?

"Against"

Medicare for All, automatic enrollment
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Candidate's Website, 2026

"For"

Medicare for All, opt-in
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

"I would prefer to have a single-tier system and not an opt-in"

Military aid to Ukraine
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the U.S. government continue to provide military aid to Ukraine (without putting U.S. soldiers on the ground)?

"The goal needs to be peace, not an endless proxy war with Russia. I will continue to support aid to Ukraine to ensure the defense of their people."

Privatize social security
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Candidate's Website, 2026

"Against"

Proof of citizenship to vote
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government require voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as passport or birth certificate) at the time of registration?

"Voter affidavits have been effectively used for years in many states. With many forms of citizenship verification costing significant amounts to obtain, we need easy access to the right to vote for all."

Raise income cap for social security tax
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Candidate's Website, 2026

"For"

Raise social security retirement age
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?

"Against"

Raise taxes to reduce budget deficit
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?

"Raising taxes is vague, I would not raise taxes on working families. Billionaires and large corporations on the otherhand should pay their fair share."

Require cities to cooperate with I.C.E.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government withhold funds from cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE detainers?

"Against"

Revise Jones Act
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?

"Against"

Subsidies for electric vehicles
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support reinstating federal consumer tax credits or subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles?

"I would rather spend the money on public transportation"

Support further Fed interest rate hikes
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?

"Against"

Tax carbon emissions
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

"For"

War in Iran
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support the United States’ involvement in the war in Iran?

"Against"

Heath Howard

Running for: US House NH District 1

Completed our 2026 Federal Candidate Survey

Position on Issues

Do you support abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and redistributing its duties?

Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?

Do you support a constitutional amendment ending automatic birthright citizenship for everyone born on U.S. soil?

Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting outside funding of campaigns through PACs?

Should the federal government combat inflation by requiring budget cuts to match any new federal spending?

Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?

Do you support the recent U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro?

Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?

Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?

Should the federal government ban some abortions?

Should the U.S. Constitution have a Balanced Budget Amendment?

Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to choose abortion before fetal viability (generally 24 weeks gestation)?

Do you support increasing military aid to Taiwan?

Do you support increasing oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?

Should the federal government reauthorize the Keystone XL pipeline?

Should military aid to Israel include a requirement that Israel take certain actions to reduce civilian casualties?

Should Congress pass legislation limiting the ability of large institutional investors to purchase multiple single-family homes for use as rental properties?

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

Should the U.S. government continue to provide military aid to Ukraine (without putting U.S. soldiers on the ground)?

Should the federal government require voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as passport or birth certificate) at the time of registration?

Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?

Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?

Should the federal government withhold funds from cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE detainers?

Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?

Do you support reinstating federal consumer tax credits or subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles?

Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

Do you support the United States’ involvement in the war in Iran?

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