Jonathan F. Stone
Running for: NH House Sullivan County District 08
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?
"As a firm believer in the power of parental choice, my voting history consistently reflects an unwavering commitment to expanding Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs). I firmly believe that every child in our community deserves access to an education that aligns with their unique needs, talents, and values, regardless of their zip code or socioeconomic status. By consistently casting my vote in favor of EFAs, I have championed the rights of parents to take control of their children's academic journeys and direct public education funds toward the tuition, tutoring, or learning materials that serve them best. Empowering families with these flexible educational choices fosters innovation, raises academic standards across the board, and ensures that our tax dollars directly support student success rather than rigid bureaucratic systems."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?
"Look at my record in Concord, and you’ll see I don't mince words and I don't back down. In New Hampshire, we live by a simple motto: Live Free or Die. But 'living free' doesn't mean allowing radical, woke ideologies to rewrite biological reality and trample on the safety of our families.Let me be absolutely clear: keeping biological males out of girls' sports and locker rooms isn’t a debate—it’s baseline common sense. Our hard-working young women have poured years of sweat into their athletic achievements, and I will not stand by while their titles, scholarships, and safety are stolen away on an un-level playing field. The same rules apply to our public restrooms and private spaces. My votes in the House are drawn from a line in the sand—protecting our daughters' privacy from being compromised in the name of political correctness. We are fighting to protect the fundamental boundaries of our communities from activist overreach, and as long as I represent Sullivan County, I am going to keep pushing back with the aggressive, unapologetic leadership our Granite State citizens deserve."Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"As a conservative, my highest priority is protecting families, securing parental rights, and defending our constitutional principles. When it comes to New Hampshire’s reproductive laws, I believe in balancing my personal principles with the clear will of the people I am elected to represent. Regardless of my own beliefs, the constituents of New Hampshire have made it clear that they would not support an outright abortion ban, and I respect that reality. However, I do believe that the government must not step in to enshrine or expand unrestricted access, which is why I voted against the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights into our state constitution. New Hampshire's current framework—which generally allows access up to 24 weeks while protecting unborn life later in pregnancy—strikes a necessary balance that aligns with the pragmatic values of our communities."Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"As a conservative, my highest priority is protecting families, securing parental rights, and defending our constitutional principles. When it comes to New Hampshire’s reproductive laws, I believe in balancing my personal principles with the clear will of the people I am elected to represent. Regardless of my own beliefs, the constituents of New Hampshire have made it clear that they would not support an outright abortion ban, and I respect that reality. However, I do believe that the government must not step in to enshrine or expand unrestricted access, which is why I voted against the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights into our state constitution. New Hampshire's current framework—which generally allows access up to 24 weeks while protecting unborn life later in pregnancy—strikes a necessary balance that aligns with the pragmatic values of our communities."Against| Read My Position
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
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Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?
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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?
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Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"My top priority is ensuring that state government respects the values of Sullivan County families while protecting hard-earned taxpayer dollars. While protecting vulnerable children will always be a shared duty, parents—not state bureaucrats—must remain the ultimate authority in their children's lives. The Senate's final budget compromise offers a balanced solution by cutting the agency's size and enacting strict guardrails to ban partisan political advocacy. By protecting both the rights of parents and the pockets of our taxpayers, this fiscally responsible compromise refocuses the office entirely on its core safety mission."Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"As a conservative, my highest priority is protecting families, securing parental rights, and defending our constitutional principles. When it comes to New Hampshire’s reproductive laws, I believe in balancing my personal principles with the clear will of the people I am elected to represent. Regardless of my own beliefs, the constituents of New Hampshire have made it clear that they would not support an outright abortion ban, and I respect that reality. However, I do believe that the government must not step in to enshrine or expand unrestricted access, which is why I voted against the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights into our state constitution. New Hampshire's current framework—which generally allows access up to 24 weeks while protecting unborn life later in pregnancy—strikes a necessary balance that aligns with the pragmatic values of our communities."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
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Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?
"As a proud, lifelong conservative, I believe there is nothing more sacred than the integrity of our vote. We must secure our elections immediately, and that starts with requiring absolute proof of American citizenship to register to vote here in New Hampshire. Leaving our voting booths open to anyone without verification invites fraud and dilutes the voices of legal, tax-paying American citizens. Implementing strict, clear proof-of-citizenship standards isn't 'voter suppression'—it is common-sense security that protects our constitutional republic and ensures that only Americans decide the future of America."For| Read My Position
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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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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"As a conservative, my highest priority is protecting families, securing parental rights, and defending our constitutional principles. When it comes to New Hampshire’s reproductive laws, I believe in balancing my personal principles with the clear will of the people I am elected to represent. Regardless of my own beliefs, the constituents of New Hampshire have made it clear that they would not support an outright abortion ban, and I respect that reality. However, I do believe that the government must not step in to enshrine or expand unrestricted access, which is why I voted against the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights into our state constitution. New Hampshire's current framework—which generally allows access up to 24 weeks while protecting unborn life later in pregnancy—strikes a necessary balance that aligns with the pragmatic values of our communities."For| Read My Position
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Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"As a longtime firearm industry professional, co-owner of Black Op Arms in Claremont, and a Republican State Representative serving on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, protecting the Second Amendment is a non-negotiable priority for me. My commitment to the right to keep and bear arms is backed by real legislative action in Concord, where I have consistently voted against restrictive gun measures to ensure New Hampshire remains one of the safest and freest states in the nation. When out-of-state interests try to push stricter gun laws onto our citizens, they are not targeting criminals—they are actively trying to disarm law-abiding gun owners. New Hampshire has a proud tradition of personal freedom, and I will continue to firmly oppose any legislation that seeks to infringe upon our constitutional rights."
