Allan Howland

Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?" Written answer: “I would like to see the state stop cutting revenue from sources rather than adding an income tax. The current system is increasingly relying on property taxes and is unsustainable.”

Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?" Written answer: “This would help take some of the burden off homeowners.”

Supports stricter gun control laws

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “This is always portrayed as violating personal rights when it is a public safety issue.”

Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "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?" Written answer: “After the state has met its obligation to fairly fund public schools, then we can talk about a voucher program.”

Opposes a state cap on school budget increases

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?" Written answer: “Voters in municipalities can adopt tax caps. The problem is that the state has downshifted costs to municipalities and is now blaming them for rising property taxes.”

Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?" Written answer: “The state needs to encourage local investment to build more housing. Missing middle housing, 1-4 units is a development sweet spot.”

Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?" Written answer: “We are having the wrong conversation. A system that supports women's health is what we should be talking about. Helping provide access to care, contraception, prenatal and postpartum care are required for women to make a reproductive decision.”

Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?" Written answer: “This is designed to make it harder for people to vote.”