Laura Dunham
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?
"The passage of EFA vouchers for students who attend religious or charter schools or who are homeschooled has taken money directly from local school budgets. The program has no legislative oversight or academic accountability. For many students, public schools are the springboard into a better career path, whether that is college, a trade, or a small business venture. The Free State agenda is intent on defunding our public schools. As a retired public school teacher, I will fight to support and fairly fund our public schools. Our schools are the cornerstones of every community."Other| 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?
"I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect while also ensuring that schools and public facilities provide safe, appropriate, and practical accommodations for everyone."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support protecting a woman’s right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions in consultation with her healthcare provider."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support protecting a woman’s right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions in consultation with her healthcare provider."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Small businesses are getting crushed. Concord can help small businesses by reducing fees and streamlining government processes. Workforce housing also needs to be consider so people can live close to where they work. We need to separate how we tax small businesses and large corporations, but that is not currently happening in Concord. Large corporations do not need lower taxes or tax breaks."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Local people know what's best for their community. Each community has different needs and resources. These decisions should be made locally, not in Concord."Other| 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?
"We need to look at all the ways we can produce energy in New Hampshire to help reduce costs. SMRs take years to build. Solar energy combined with battery storage can be a cheaper option and should be considered as well. State incentives could help more families afford to install solar systems in their homes."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?
"We need a reliable energy grid, and we need to incorporate renewable resources as much as possible so we are independent of spikes in oil and gas prices. Big energy companies should never be allowed to price gauge the citizens of 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, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"We cannot fix the state budget by bringing back the Interest & Dividends tax. However, New Hampshire has had this tax for 100 years before it was phased out by the Free Staters in 2025. The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute estimates that the repeal of the Interest and Dividends Tax in 2025 reduces General Fund revenue by $269.0 million, which is a figure we cannot ignore."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?
"When the majority of school funding comes from local property taxes, two things happen. First, property taxes are rise faster than people’s incomes, making it increasingly difficult for many residents, especially seniors and younger people, to afford to stay in their homes. Second, not all schools are funded equally or adequately. Good schools are the cornerstone of our communities and should be fairly funded."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?
"New Hampshire should consult with and learn from the experiences of other states and adopt ideas that have worked while addressing areas that are problematic."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?
"New Hampshire should consult with and learn from the experiences of other states and adopt ideas that have worked while addressing areas that are problematic."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"New Hampshire should consult with and learn from the experiences of other states and adopt ideas that have worked while addressing areas that are problematic."Other| 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?
"New Hampshire elections are safe and secure. Election officials have put strong safeguards in place to protect the integrity of the voting process. New Hampshire voters should have complete confidence that their votes are counted properly and every eligible voter can participate."Against| 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?
"If we fund our schools fairly and equitably across New Hampshire, every student should have access to a high-quality public education in their own community. No family would feel they needed to send their child to another school because their local school lacks resources."No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"We need to trust local communities to make the decisions needed for their school district."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Gun violence and gun-related deaths are very low in New Hampshire."
