Jodi Nelson
Running for: NH House Rockingham County District 13
Awaiting response to our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Voting Record, 2024
In 2022, Nelson voted to keep the Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683). In 2023, Nelson voted for two bills that would expand eligibility for the Education Freedom Account program (HB 367 and HB 464). In 2024 Rep. Nelson voted in favor of several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts, including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. Nelson also voted against HB 1512, which would limit the EFA program to a budget.
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
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Candidate's Website, 2021
"No sales tax, no income tax, or new taxes and fees!"
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Voting Record, 2026
Voted to cut the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) rate from 0.55% to 0.50% starting in 2028 (HB 155).
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Voting Record, 2026
In 2024 Rep. Nelson voted against a few bills that would ease zoning requirements. For example, Nelson voted against HB 1291 (which would increase rights of property owners to build accessory dwelling units), HB 1399 (which would make it easier to convert single family residence into two units), and HB 1400 (which would limit parking requirements, plus add tax credits for office conversions).
In 2026 Rep. Nelson also voted to repeal the Housing Champion designation and grant program (HB 1196).
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
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Voting Record, 2026
In 2025 and 2026 Rep. Nelson voted against increasing base per-pupil state school funding (HB 1826). Rep. Nelson then voted against establishing a tax cap for local school districts (HB 675). Rep. Nelson also voted against HB 1799, which would have redefined an "adequate education," increased how much funding the state must provide per pupil, and created a commission to study alternative methods of funding public schools besides property taxes.
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Voting Record, 2025
Voted to keep legal penalties for possessing and using marijuana (HB 75)
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Voting Record, 2022
Voted in favor of a bill to legalize marijuana with the Liquor Commission regulating sales (HB 1598)
No Response
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?
No Response
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?
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Candidate's Website, 2020
In 2020 Nelson wrote, "I fully support the state budget and I would have voted for it if I was in the House." She specifically highlighted the 24-week ban on abortion included in the budget.
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Candidate's Website, 2021
"In addition, when I am elected your State Representative, I will...Protect our Second Amendment as guaranteed by our NH and US Constitutions. I support constitutional carry and your right to defend yourself, your family, and your property. I will oppose unconstitutional Red Flag Laws."
