Melissa A. Litchfield
Running for: NH House Rockingham County District 32
Awaiting response to our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Voting Record, 2022
Voted to keep Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683)
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"Over 70% of NH voters support some type of abortion, as a public servant I must respect the will of the voters.
"Kelly Ayotte has stated that she will support the current law and veto any changes. Joyce Craig is looking to expand elective abortion up through nine months.
"I will support the current law that is in place today."
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Candidate's Website, 2020
"I will fight against a Sales or Income Tax in NH"For| Read My Position
Other, 2022
On the Granite State Taxpayers survey, Litchfield answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you support reducing business taxes and regulations to encourage economic development and business retention?"
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"Here in NH, we need to take a collective approach when tackling the housing crisis. We need to work together to build a future where every Granite Stater can afford to live, work, and thrive. It maddens me to see folks that have lived here for generations forced out of their homes due to unsustainable tax increases and the cost of living. It equally saddens me to see the next generation unable to live and raise a family in their original hometown due to staggering costs.
"Let’s take a look at the historical data, and see what has led us to this point. For example, we had an influx of new homeowners moving here from out of state during Covid. All the while, enduring a shortage of workforce and supplies. This in part, has led to a shortage of homes. Solving this housing crisis requires input from all sides. I will work with state and local officials, business leaders, and the private sector to find real solutions. Let’s streamline the state permitting process to speed up construction, and cut unnecessary regulations that slow down housing development. Let’s tackle burdensome regulations that hold New Hampshire back. We must continue to respect local decision making while partnering with communities. It is also crucial that we make sure the lower income housing is going to legal residents."
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Litchfield indicated support for the statement, "Will you support actions that decrease electricity rates, and oppose any actions that will increase them, including expanded alternative energy mandates?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
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Voting Record, 2026
In 2025 and 2026 Rep. Litchfield voted against increasing base per-pupil state school funding (HB 651 and HB 1826). Rep. Litchfield then voted to establish a tax cap for local school districts (HB 675). Rep. Litchfield also voted against 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. Litchfield voted for 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 keep legal penalties for possessing and using marijuana (HB 198)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
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Voting Record, 2022
Voted against a bill to legalize marijuana with the Liquor Commission regulating sales (HB 1598)
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Voting Record, 2026
Voted for open enrollment, allowing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state (SB 101)
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Voting Record, 2021
Litchfield voted in favor of HB 625, a 2021 bill to prohibit abortion after 24 weeks gestation, unless there is a medical emergency. The bill did not include exceptions for rape or incest.
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Candidate's Facebook Page, 2020
"I do not want to see anyone take your guns away. I am passionate about our right to keep and bear arms. I truly believe the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."
