Rita Mattson
Running for: NH House Cheshire County District 18
Awaiting response to our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"Educational freedom accounts provide more opportunity for parents to choose the educational approach that best fits the needs of their children. This is particularly true for families with low or modest incomes."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Against any state mandated zoning changes."
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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?
"Expanding net metering to more systems would shift costs to the great majority of ratepayers. New Hampshire's electrical energy costs are already among the highest in the country. I will not support any measures which further increase the costs for most rate payers."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire."
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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?
"Different communities have different needs, each community needs to be able control to meet its own needs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Before I would consider further decriminalizing marijuana growing and use we would have to have reliable tests and standards to determine whether a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle has been impaired by that use."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Before I would consider further decriminalizing marijuana growing and use we would have to have reliable tests and standards to determine whether a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle has been impaired by that use."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Before I would consider further decriminalizing marijuana growing and use we would have to have reliable tests and standards to determine whether a driver's ability to safely operate a vehicle has been impaired by that use."
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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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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support New Hampshire's current law on abortion which allows abortions without restriction for the first 6 months of gestation and provides exceptions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or serious risks to the health or life of the mother. Reproductive rights are not in any way under threat in New Hampshire."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"'.....shall not be infringed'"
