J D Bernardy
Running for: NH House Rockingham County District 36
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?
"NH should maximize opportunities for educatioinal freedom."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?
"This is not an anti-discrimination issue; it is common sense. XX and XY are real scientific/medical facts."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"NH has a conflict of laws with respect to abortion. Causing the accidental death of a baby after 21 weeks of gestation is a crime - this conflicts with the 24 week gestation cutoff. The current limits are fairly settled law. The law will not be changed until the majority of the public wants a change."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"NH has a conflict of laws with respect to abortion. Causing the accidental death of a baby after 21 weeks of gestation is a crime - this conflicts with the 24 week gestation cutoff. The current limits are fairly settled law. The law will not be changed until the majority of the public wants a change."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Never"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Rates should be lower than surrounding states to bring business to NH; further reductions are likely possible. All recent reductions have resulted in greater tax revenues due to economic growth."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"One size fits all is often inappropriate, zoning structure should be tailored to a towns' character - small rural communities should have a different structure than cities: municipal water and sewer vs private well and septic make a significant difference in land use."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?
"Supply and demand determines costs; expanding reliable electic production will ultimately reduce ratepayers' bills. State monies should not be used to build the plants; private resources are the best funding mechanism."Against| 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?
"Net metering as currently structured passes costs from those with solar to those without; it should not be expanded."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"The Office was reportedly inappropriately run. I need to understand the circumstances before reauthorizing spending."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"NH has a conflict of laws with respect to abortion. Causing the accidental death of a baby after 21 weeks of gestation is a crime - this conflicts with the 24 week gestation cutoff. The current limits are fairly settled law. The law will not be changed until the majority of the public wants a change."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Never"For| 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?
"Administrative (SAU) costs are out of control and the number of SAUs is excessive. Student enrollment is dropping, student performance is dropping, yet costs exceed inflation. The entire system needs revamping."Against| 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?
"Current marijuana strains are now hyper-potent, causing serious medical/ psychological problems. NH has legal marijuana for prescribed medical conditions."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Current marijuana strains are now hyper-potent, causing serious medical/ psychological problems. NH has legal marijuana for prescribed medical conditions."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Current marijuana strains are now hyper-potent, causing serious medical/ psychological problems. NH has legal marijuana for prescribed medical conditions."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?
"NH voters should be US and NH citizens, not illegal aliens or transient residents."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?
"Any system should not adversely effect the sending and receiving school districts."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"NH has a conflict of laws with respect to abortion. Causing the accidental death of a baby after 21 weeks of gestation is a crime - this conflicts with the 24 week gestation cutoff. The current limits are fairly settled law. The law will not be changed until the majority of the public wants a change."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"State law should permit local town citizens to readily vote for tax caps. The state should mandate that the opportunity to vote be granted, but not mandate the decision - that remains a local issue."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Constitutional carry should be recognized throughout the 50 states."
