John R. Cloutier
Running for: NH House Sullivan County District 06
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?
"So called Education Freedom Accounts now mainly benefit wealthy families. Wealthy families that can afford to send their children to non-public schools without state aid. Also there is no accountability to the state under the way Education Freedom Accounts are administered."Against| 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?
"Frankly, such a change in New Hampshire's anti-discrimination laws aren't needed because there have been serious problems in our state's bathrooms & locker rooms. Any remaining problems could be resolved in my opinion with the erection of more uni-sex bathrooms & bathroom stalls."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"After much thought & reflection, believe that the choice of whether to have children should be left between the pregnant woman, her doctors, her conscience, & the father of these children, if the father wishes to be involved. Have learned from reliable medical sources that abortions after 24 weeks are rarely done in New Hampshire as of today, unless the mother's life is in danger Basically the state shouldn't be involved in this very personal & private issue."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"After much thought & reflection, believe that the choice of whether to have children should be left between the pregnant woman, her doctors, her conscience, & the father of these children, if the father wishes to be involved. Have learned from reliable medical sources that abortions after 24 weeks are rarely done in New Hampshire as of today, unless the mother's life is in danger Basically the state shouldn't be involved in this very personal & private issue."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Would favor an income tax only if the proceeds of an income were mandated by an amendment to the NH State Constitution to only paying for the costs of K-12 public schools and/or helping municipalities pay for certain expenses so as to help reduce local property taxes."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Not sure as of today until we can determine how many revenue is needed to balance our state budget."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Affordable housing is such an urgent issue in our state. Our municipalities should be encouraged to remove unnecessary zoning barriers."Against| 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?
"Our state has many more cheaper, safer, & reliable sources to produce needed electricity, if it chooses to do so."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-expansion of net metering is needed to expand the number of cleaner & renewable energy sources to produce electricity as well as reduce electric rates in the long run."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"Child abuse is still a serious issue in our state. This is no brainer!"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"After much thought & reflection, believe that the choice of whether to have children should be left between the pregnant woman, her doctors, her conscience, & the father of these children, if the father wishes to be involved. Have learned from reliable medical sources that abortions after 24 weeks are rarely done in New Hampshire as of today, unless the mother's life is in danger Basically the state shouldn't be involved in this very personal & private issue."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Yes-this former tax which mainly affected wealthy individuals & families is needed to help pay for state services such as aid to public schools so local property taxes can hopefully be reduced."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?
"New Hampshire's current method of funding K-12 Public Schools is very unfair, regressive, & unconstitutional according to the NH Supreme Court, resulting in burdensome local property taxes for many of state's communities, including Claremont & Croydon."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?
"In favor of the legalization, regulation, & taxation of marijuana or cannabis. Regarding this issue, open-minded on the details, but whatever we do individuals shouldn't be prosecuted for merely possessing & using cannabis & the state should raise some much-need revenue from legalization."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"In favor of the legalization, regulation, & taxation of marijuana or cannabis. Regarding this issue, open-minded on the details, but whatever we do individuals shouldn't be prosecuted for merely possessing & using cannabis & the state should raise some much-need revenue from legalization."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"In favor of the legalization, regulation, & taxation of marijuana or cannabis. Regarding this issue, open-minded on the details, but whatever we do individuals shouldn't be prosecuted for merely possessing & using cannabis & the state should raise some much-need revenue from legalization."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?
"No-our current state law which requires individuals wishing to register to vote to show a photo ID such as a drivers license or student card is adequate enough in my opinion."Other| 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?
"Believe each local school district should decide whether to allow public school open enrollment. The legislature shouldn't mandate such enrollment!"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"After much thought & reflection, believe that the choice of whether to have children should be left between the pregnant woman, her doctors, her conscience, & the father of these children, if the father wishes to be involved. Have learned from reliable medical sources that abortions after 24 weeks are rarely done in New Hampshire as of today, unless the mother's life is in danger Basically the state shouldn't be involved in this very personal & private issue."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-state law shouldn't mandate local school budget tax caps! Let local school district voters decide by voting at the polls or in school district meetings whether they want such caps."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"It depends on the type of legislation being considered. Frankly, I tend to believe as of today that any stricter gun control measures would be more effective if passed & implemented at the federal level."
