Lisa Kennedy Sheldon

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?

"Executive Council does not legislate the EFA program. However, they can and should open bidding for the contract for the administration of the voucher program to lower administrative costs. There needs to be an income cap for eligibility for the EFA; the accounts were originally established for low income families. The Governor removed that cap."

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?

"The Executive Council does not legislate or pass laws on segregation based on biological sex."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"The Executive Council does not legislate abortion laws. I am a prochoice woman and a nurse who believes that reproductive decisions are between a woman, her partner and her healthcare provider not the government. These are always complex and difficult decisions for the woman and her family."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"The Executive Council does not legislate abortion laws. I am a prochoice woman and a nurse who believes that reproductive decisions are between a woman, her partner and her healthcare provider not the government. These are always complex and difficult decisions for the woman and her family."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Executive Council does not legislate taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?

"Reproductive health centers in NH such as Planned Parenthood and Lovering Center provide a variety of services to women and men including family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, cervical and breast cancer screening and low cost vasectomies. These centers provide care to more than 10,000 people who might otherwise not receive health care. Audits have confirmed that state funding does not pay for abortions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"Executive Council does not legislate zoning barriers. I support zoning changes to increase the number of affordable housing units."

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?

"Executive Council does not legislate the development of nuclear power."

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?

"Executive Council does not legislate net metering system capacity caps."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"The Executive Council does not legislate abortion laws. I am a prochoice woman and a nurse who believes that reproductive decisions are between a woman, her partner and her healthcare provider not the government. These are always complex and difficult decisions for the woman and her family."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on a judicial or executive branch appointment?

"The decisions about judicial or executive branch appointments should be made based on a candidate's character, experience, track record, values and allegiance to the Constitutions of our state and the United States."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

"Executive Council does not legislate taxes."

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?

"Executive Council does not legislate school funding. However, the Executive Council does approve the Attorney General and has approved the current AG twice, in 2021 and 2025. Now the AG wants to overturn or narrow the Claremont decisions. As a Councilor, I would not approve this AG."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"The Executive Council does not legislate laws such legalization of marijuana. As a nurse practitioner, I support the use of medical cannabinoids."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"The Executive Council does not legislate laws such legalization of marijuana. As a nurse practitioner, I support the use of medical cannabinoids."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"The Executive Council does not legislate laws such legalization of marijuana. As a nurse practitioner, I support the use of medical cannabinoids."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?

"When possible, contracts should be open for bids. Scoring bids should be transparent about NH bidders to keep business in the state."

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?

"The registrants of US citizenship should occur for first time voters and not be an impediment to voting at subsequent elections. Eligible voters should not lose their ability to vote because of lack of paperwork or administrative process at the state level."

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?

"Executive Council does not legislate school enrollment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"The Executive Council does not legislate abortion laws. I am a prochoice woman and a nurse who believes that reproductive decisions are between a woman, her partner and her healthcare provider not the government. These are always complex and difficult decisions for the woman and her family."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?

"Executive Council does not legislate tax cap mandates."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Executive Council does not legislate gun laws. However, the public deserves protection. I will advocate for: Universal background checks on all gun sales to help stop illegal purchases. Extreme risk laws that let courts temporarily limit firearm access for individuals proven to be a danger to themselves or others. Promotion of secure firearm storage campaigns to protect children in homes, schools and communities."