Wendy Larson
Running for: NH House Rockingham County District 19
Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"The current system has morphed into a multi million dollar handout. Often these students had already been enrolled in parochial or private schools. If a parent wants to send their children outside of the public school system they should pay for it. This system has very little accountability as to how this money is being spent, yet our property tax dollars are supporting this. I would like to see the voucher system rolled back to it's original form to help lower and middle income families looking for alternatives to their public school as I do recognize that some kids will learn better in a different enviroment. There should also be more oversight in how the money is spent."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"This is a family decision and should not be legislated. New Hampshire is the only New England state that has not codified abortion protection. I promise to protect a woman's right to choose and give families the ability to make their own choices."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"This is a family decision and should not be legislated. New Hampshire is the only New England state that has not codified abortion protection. I promise to protect a woman's right to choose and give families the ability to make their own choices."Against| Read My Position
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Again, helping the big guys while property taxes soar. Anytime our state decreases revenue it ends up on the backs of property owners. People have had their pockets picked for too long and I plan to be there to help those who struggle to pay their tax bills."For| Read My Position
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"There is no question that NH needs more affordable housing. It will take creative thinking to get this done. Some cities are doing a terrific job, like Portsmouth although it is more difficult in the smaller towns like Kensington and Hampton Falls. I'm very open to ideas of increasing the housing inventory, especially for working families."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?
"Knowing an expansion of Seabrook Station is part of this development, right down the road from Kensington and Hampton Falls is concerning. I don't believe NH has fully embraced solar projects or collaborated with our fellow New England states in doing so. Moving full speed to more nuclear and to SMRs I feel is concerning. The SMRs go hand in hand with energy needed for database centers which i oppose."Other| Read My Position
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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?
"We are getting solar for our home this Fall so am learning a lot recently about net metering although I don't know all the ins and outs (yet). My overall feeling is expanding the capacity would be good, especially for businesses as it could save them some big money or make them money. We all know our electric bills are through the roof so to help residents and businesses using solar I feel is a good thing."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"restore to the full funding (approx $1 million/year). It's about helping at risk children. When you think about the lawsuit of $150 million to fund the YDC settlement, isn't that a small price to pay to avoid children being abused. We need this watchdog group. The children need them."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"This is a family decision and should not be legislated. New Hampshire is the only New England state that has not codified abortion protection. I promise to protect a woman's right to choose and give families the ability to make their own choices."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Eliminating this tax mainly aided big out of state companies and high income investors. It also increased the tax burden to property owners in NH which is why I support reinstating it."Against| Read My Position
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"The courts have more than once directed the State to pay their fair share towards public education and the current majority has only responded by expanding vouchers and costing taxpayers even more. When the State pays more, property tax payers will pay less. As a school board member, I hear angry voices blaming the local school boards while the majority of the ire should be aimed at the State."Undecided| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Especially being just a 10-20 minute ride to either Mass or Maine to purchase marijuana, I do think we should have a marijuana industry here in NH. Our residents are spending money in other states while that money could be spent right here and enriching our economy. Also, many people have uses for marijuana for pain relief and sleep relief. Let's make it easier for our residents to buy right here."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Especially being just a 10-20 minute ride to either Mass or Maine to purchase marijuana, I do think we should have a marijuana industry here in NH. Our residents are spending money in other states while that money could be spent right here and enriching our economy. Also, many people have uses for marijuana for pain relief and sleep relief. Let's make it easier for our residents to buy right here."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Especially being just a 10-20 minute ride to either Mass or Maine to purchase marijuana, I do think we should have a marijuana industry here in NH. Our residents are spending money in other states while that money could be spent right here and enriching our economy. Also, many people have uses for marijuana for pain relief and sleep relief. Let's make it easier for our residents to buy right here."Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?
"This is just another way to keep people, especially young people from voting. Passports cost money and sometimes birth certificates are lost. Almost everyone in NH has a drivers license who can vote. Drivers licenses should suffice. This is finding a problem where no problem exists."Against| Read My Position
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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?
"Firstly i don't feel this is an edict that should be handed down from the State. the number or percentage of students allowed to enroll in a different school district should be decided by those is each given district. Every school district is different and it's voters should decide what they feel is best for their student population. Also, currently if a student has a reasonable need to leave a given school district there are ways to get this accomplished without legislating a statewide law."For| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"This is a family decision and should not be legislated. New Hampshire is the only New England state that has not codified abortion protection. I promise to protect a woman's right to choose and give families the ability to make their own choices."Against| Read My Position
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Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"This is a local control issue. A warrant article can allow local people to make the call in their own towns."For| Read My Position
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I have no problem with people responsibly owning guns for hunting, target shooting, protection in their home or while in perceived dangerous situations. I do feel there is a need for mandatory waiting periods when purchasing a firearm and absolutely no guns on campus."
