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Brian Sullivan

Candidate for State Representative, Sullivan 1

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Grantham
Campaign website
gc.nh.gov

Brian Sullivan is a Democratic candidate from Grantham. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2017 - present); Retired Teacher Advocate, NEA-NH; education: BS Biology and Outdoor Education, Northland College.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • 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: “Not supported by a majority of NH voters…”

    Citizens Count: Brian M. Sullivan

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Broad-based income tax Against”
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  • 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: “Primarily impacts wealthy NH residents who need to contribute their fair share…”

    Citizens Count: Brian M. Sullivan

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax For”
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Education

  • 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: “The EFA program has evolved from the original intent to provide for families with limited resources to now providing vouchers to families with no limit on income.”

    Citizens Count: Brian M. Sullivan

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
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  • 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: “It is truly cynical to downshift the cost of education from the state to the local school district and then pass legislation that makes it impossible to cover that cost.”

    Citizens Count: Brian M. Sullivan

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
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Health & human services

  • 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?"

    Citizens Count: Brian M. Sullivan

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
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Government & transparency

  • 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?"

    Citizens Count: Brian M. Sullivan

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "Against"”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brian Sullivan on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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