William "Will" Darby
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?
"'Education Freedom Accounts' provide vouchers that direct public money to private schools. With the recent elimination of income limits, these vouchers are a handout to wealthy families. It is well documented that the overwhelming majority of students accepting vouchers were already in private schools or homeschooled, proving the vouchers are not enabling education opportunities. The state is expected to spend over $60M on EFA vouchers this year, which could instead be directed to meet the state's constitutional obligation to fund an adequate education, and subsequently reduce local property taxes."Against| Read My Position
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?
"These laws demonstrably lead to privacy concerns, and have been proven to be unworkable in other states. Existing laws protect against lewd and aggressive behavior in public spaces such as bathrooms and locker rooms, and proposals to segregate by 'biological sex' will increase suspicion and conflict in our communities."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Women's healthcare should be between women and their doctors. The state has no right to interfere in these private medical decisions."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Women's healthcare should be between women and their doctors. The state has no right to interfere in these private medical decisions."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I do not support taxes on earned income or sales. New Hampshire is a fiscally conservative state, and we can raise necessary revenue without additionally burdening hard working families."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"The state has continued to cut the business profits tax and business enterprise tax over the last decade, which has been proven to not support additional business development or employment in the state when compared to other regional states without similar cuts. The result has been reduced revenues leading to cuts in funding for public education, health care, and affordable housing. These cuts have directly led to increased property taxes and increased homelessness."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"New Hampshire needs more housing, and particularly more affordable housing. To help retain the natural beauty of the state, the build out should promote increased housing density to avoid the sprawl afflicting many communities. One meaningful approach is funding the Housing Champions program, which helps municipalities committed to developing housing their residents can afford. While some recent laws, such as allowing an ADU by right, benefit Granite State families without overstepping local control aimed at preserving a community's character, others, such as unrestricted development on class VI roads, primarily pander to developers and do not meaningfully impact the state's housing supply shortage."Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"Many experts have encouraged an increase to electricity generation in the state to meet the anticipated demand of a growing population and more electrical need from electric cars and heat pumps, despite declining usage across the region for decades. Some of these experts state renewable power cannot meet this need alone without cutting more forests for solar farms. If increased generation is required, beyond what can be achieved with renewable energy and battery storage, advanced nuclear power is an interesting alternative because of lower costs and improved safety. However, the need for building additional nuclear reactors in New Hampshire has not been demonstrated at this time."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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?
"It has been proven that net metering reduces the average cost of electricity in New Hampshire with only minute impacts for those customers that do not generate solar power. Net metering encourages residential, and particularly commercial customers, to invest in solar and other renewable energy sources. Generation at times of peak utilization, such as summer days, provide electricity to the grid near where it will be used, and reduces the need for on-demand generation, which helps to keep costs low. The increasing adoption of battery storage makes excess power available when renewable power is available, such as at night. And, of course, New Hampshire generates the majority of its electricity from natural gas, which directly contributes to global warming, the threat to New Hampshire's natural environment."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"New Hampshire has a poor track record of protecting vulnerable children in the state, including at the Sununu Youth Center, those placed in state approved foster care, and providing support for abused children. The Office of the Child Advocate, the singular state resource for this purpose, was defunded in the 2026-7 budget. This funding must be restored to help protect children throughout the state."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Women's healthcare should be between women and their doctors. The state has no right to interfere in these private medical decisions."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Over $180M was collected from the New Hampshire Interest and Dividends tax in 2024. Without this money, the state cannot pay its fair share towards public education, which forces municipalities to cover these costs, and drives up property taxes. The revenue was predominantly raised from very wealthy individuals and corporations, but some middle income retirees ended up paying this tax due to the limited personal exemption of $2400. Restoring the interest and dividends tax with a larger exemption will help to lower property taxes by balancing the total burden across those most able to afford it."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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 state of New Hampshire pays the smallest percentage of any state towards public education, which drives up local property taxes. The Supreme Court has ruled the state is not meeting its constitutional obligation to fund an adequate education on multiple occasions. Most of the factors driving up school expenses, such as increased costs for special education, transportation and health insurance coverage, are beyond the control of local municipalities. The state should increase revenues from those best able to pay in order to make it affordable to all residents."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Cannabis is in wide use across the state following its legalization in neighboring states. Allowing individuals to grow and consume small amounts of marijuana is consistent with the New Hampshire principles of individual responsibility and self-determination. Since recreational cannabis is available for purchase in nearby states, broader legalization provides a method for the state to regulate the content and accessibility. Other states with private retailers have struggled to control illicit suppliers, so the state should retain control over distribution and sales."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Cannabis is in wide use across the state following its legalization in neighboring states. Allowing individuals to grow and consume small amounts of marijuana is consistent with the New Hampshire principles of individual responsibility and self-determination. Since recreational cannabis is available for purchase in nearby states, broader legalization provides a method for the state to regulate the content and accessibility. Other states with private retailers have struggled to control illicit suppliers, so the state should retain control over distribution and sales."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Cannabis is in wide use across the state following its legalization in neighboring states. Allowing individuals to grow and consume small amounts of marijuana is consistent with the New Hampshire principles of individual responsibility and self-determination. Since recreational cannabis is available for purchase in nearby states, broader legalization provides a method for the state to regulate the content and accessibility. Other states with private retailers have struggled to control illicit suppliers, so the state should retain control over distribution and sales."Against| Read My Position
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?
"Voter fraud has consistently been shown to be extremely rare, and New Hampshire elections are accurate and reliable. Requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote unfairly burdens the elderly, women and those less privileged who may find it difficult and expensive to obtain the necessary documentation. Non-citizen voting is already a felony in the state. Increasing obstacles to exercise the right to vote in an attempt to prevent the minute number of, mostly inadvertent, cases that occur in New Hampshire disenfranchises legitimate voters."Against| Read My Position
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?
"Mandatory open enrollment disrupts a local school board's ability to plan for staffing and expenses. Local voters have overwhelmingly rejected broad open enrollment proposals at recent town meetings. Every student deserves an opportunity for a comprehensive education that meets their unique style of learning. New Hampshire charter schools provide another quality public option for many students."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Women's healthcare should be between women and their doctors. The state has no right to interfere in these private medical decisions."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"New Hampshire has a long tradition of local control so municipalities can make the best decisions for their communities. Cities and towns currently have the option to impose tax caps on school budgets, but these proposals have been defeated at the majority of town meetings where they have been proposed. Clearly, Granite Staters value the importance of quality public education, and reject the idea that capping education costs will magically fix the issue of inadequate state funding for public education."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Steps to improve gun safety are an important means to reduce gun-related death and injury. While Americans have a constitutional right to gun ownership, this right does not outweigh the importance of public health. Common sense gun safety measures requiring background checks, red flag laws, and secure firearm storage around children strike a reasonable balance."
