John Larochelle
Running for: NH House Strafford County District 07
Awaiting response to our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
Against| Read My Position
Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"I primarily to do not support the current voucher program as it withdraws funds from the public school system.
"I would consider a voucher program under the below listed conditions:
"1. That the lower income eligibility goes no higher than the current 350% of poverty level.
"2. That the unique needs of the student can not be meet with the available public school education.
"3. That the student is monitored for adequate educational progression and social development."
Against| Read My Position
Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"I currently do not support changes to the NH law. I am 'pro life', however that conflicts with my views on personal freedoms. I support providing alternate choices to abortion. However, in early pregnancy, the final moral decision to abort should belong to the woman. I would rather focus on eliminating the need for abortion.
"Some couples would like to have children but can not afford them. Better facilities for child care and a more supportive community would reduce the number of abortions.
"Abortions is an important issue. However, the intense debate diverts attention away from many other 'pro life' issues impacting children."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
Other| Read My Position
Voting Record, 2026
Voted against CACR 12, a constitutional amendment that would ban any taxes on income.
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Voting Record, 2026
Voted against cutting the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) rate from 0.55% to 0.50% starting in 2028 (HB 155).
For| Read My Position
Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"I would support legislation that promotes greater housing density and explore economic incentives for housing development.
"Rochester has used state law RSA 79e to entice developers to convert old, unused, downtown properties into very desirable, dense, living units. I would like to consider expanding the scope of this type of legislation to promote more housing in designated areas.
"I would reconsider restrictive land use regulations that make it difficult for developers to add larger, high density, residential developments. There are times we need to 'cut the red tape'. I would support legislation that promotes Planning Boards, Conversations Commissions, and the NH Department of Natural Resources to work together creatively in designating more buildable land while retaining the environmental benefits of wetlands and preserving our natural environmental resources.
"I support using federal grants from The U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) and any other federal programs that facilitate housing.
"I strongly support the planned new nursing home for Strafford County. The plan is well designed and comprehensive. It provides for better care for a changing population of residents. It would allow the reuse of the existing building as transitory housing for the homeless. Because of a lack of approval, the County lost $15 million in federal funding for the project."
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, 2024
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?
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, 2024
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?
Against| Read My Position
Voting Record, 2026
In 2025 and 2026 Rep. Larochelle voted to consider increasing base per-pupil state school funding (HB 651 and HB 1826). Rep. Larochelle then voted against establishing a tax cap for local school districts (HB 675). Rep. Larochelle also voted to consider 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. Lastly, Rep. Larochelle voted against HB 1815, which pushes back against New Hampshire Supreme Court rulings on what the state must fund for an adequate education.
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Voting Record, 2025
Voted to remove legal penalties for possessing and using marijuana (HB 198)
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
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?
Against| Read My Position
Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"I currently do not support changes to the NH law. I am 'pro life', however that conflicts with my views on personal freedoms. I support providing alternate choices to abortion. However, in early pregnancy, the final moral decision to abort should belong to the woman. I would rather focus on eliminating the need for abortion.
"Some couples would like to have children but can not afford them. Better facilities for child care and a more supportive community would reduce the number of abortions.
"Abortions is an important issue. However, the intense debate diverts attention away from many other 'pro life' issues impacting children."
For| Read My Position
Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"I believe in the right to bear arms. However, other people have a right to safety. Like all freedoms, there should be legal limits to protect others. I support reasonable legislation for weapons. For example, any kind of weapon (knife, gun, etc.) should not be allowed in or around schools. Owners need to be held responsible for keeping their guns out of the hands of children. If you do a little research, you will find that in the US firearms are a leading cause of death among children. You need to qualify for a drivers license. You need a special license to drive large commercial vehicle which is more hazardous. Laws are in place to protect others from the vehicle you drive. It is illegal to drive while impaired. Why can't we adopt the same kind of common sense legislation for weapons?"
