Terese Bastarache

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?

"For"

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?

"Faith based organizations are commissioned to help the disenfranchised by moral obligation bringing community together to meet the needs of their neighbors, this needs to be optimized and supported but with accountability and oversight."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?

"Only for contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Let the town constituents decide."

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?

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Constitution being the gold standard is what needs to be vetted out. I do not see that as a 'belief' but it seems to be for some in this current environment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

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?

"Would need to analyze the alternatives before deciding."

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?

"Against"

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

Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?

"I would like to see the bidding process streamlined so that we are making it easy for contractors to compete."

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?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"