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Michael Pellerito

Awaiting response to our 2026 State Candidate Survey

Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

"Private schools do not meet the same standards of accountability as public schools and do not accept all students."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion, reproductive care, and other health care services are between a woman and her doctor. A balanced health care approach would decrease abortions and ensure critical health care is available when needed to preserve the life of the mother when required."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion, reproductive care, and other health care services are between a woman and her doctor. A balanced health care approach would decrease abortions and ensure critical health care is available when needed to preserve the life of the mother when required."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Decrease for small businesses, Increase for large businesses."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion, reproductive care, and other health care services are between a woman and her doctor. A balanced health care approach would decrease abortions and ensure critical health care is available when needed to preserve the life of the mother when required."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"I support an increase to the per pupil level of funding from where it is now. The state has lost multiple lawsuits they need to abide by court rulings."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Surrounding states are getting revenue from recreational Marijuana, NH can a use new revenue generator."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion, reproductive care, and other health care services are between a woman and her doctor. A balanced health care approach would decrease abortions and ensure critical health care is available when needed to preserve the life of the mother when required."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"For"

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