Bruce Theriault
Candidate for State Representative, Rockingham 29
Background
- Lives in
- Hampton
Bruce Theriault is a Republican candidate from Hampton. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Town Councilor, Derry (1999 - 2002); East Derry Fire Commissioner (1992 - 2001); Trustee of the Trust Funds, Hampton (2026 - present); Corporate trainer, Honeywell (20 years, retired); education: University of NH.
Photo: Citizens Count
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: “No new taxes…”
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax Against”
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?" Written answer: “Tax on savings. Non incentive. Not. A good idea…”
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax Against”
Public safety
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “Our gun laws are the envy of the nation.”
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Education
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Answered "For" 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Answered "For" 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: “Currently a house bill is being considered.”
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate For”
Housing
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: “We need to make it possible for builders to build affordable housing…”
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Answered "For" 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: “Only citizens should be allowed to vote. Pictures ID should be required as it is for alcohol or to cash a check.”
ReportCitizens Count: Bruce R. TheriaultCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bruce Theriault on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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 (Rockingham County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Bruce R. Theriault
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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