Amber Schaefer
Candidate for State Representative, Belknap 1
Background
- Occupation
- Physical therapist
- Lives in
- Center Harbor
- Campaign website
- amber4nh.com
A physical therapist and rehabilitation manager with a clinical doctorate in physical therapy from Franklin Pierce University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?"
ReportCitizens Count: Amber Schaefer profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“NH needs to explore creative approaches to improved revenue sources, however at this time broad-based income tax is largely unpopular with local constituents.”
Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?"
ReportCitizens Count: Amber Schaefer profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Local districts need to be able to decide local needs.”
Housing
Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?"
ReportCitizens Count: Amber Schaefer profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“We need smart legislative initiatives to address NH's housing affordability crisis.”
Environment & parks
Supports raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "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?"
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“NH's energy costs continue to rise every year; we would benefit from incentivizing alternate energy sources.”
Health & human services
Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?"
ReportCitizens Count: Amber Schaefer profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Healthcare decisions should be made by patients and their chosen healthcare providers.”
Supports restoring funding for the Office of the Child Advocate.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?"
ReportCitizens Count: Amber Schaefer profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Protecting our most vulnerable citizens is of the utmost importance.”
Courts & justice
Supports legalizing marijuana home-growing and private use.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?"
ReportCitizens Count: Amber Schaefer profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Pro creation of additional revenue sources for state services.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Amber Schaefer on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List (Belknap County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Amber Schaefer profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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