Christopher J. Salmon
Candidate for State Representative, Sullivan 4
Background
- Lives in
- Acworth
Christopher J. Salmon is a Democratic candidate from Acworth. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: 41 years volunteer EMT on Ambulance; Glassblower; Biology Teacher; education: 16 different schools before graduating High School; Finished in Graduate School at RISD.
Photo: Citizens Count
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
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 tax, first levied, was removed by Republicans while, with the other hand, added non-public schools to be supported by local property tax.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Public safety
Supports stricter gun control laws
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “I have guns. I also had a concealed carry permit, until that requirement was removed. I don't think it should have been removed. I also do not think that anyone who wants an assault rifle should have one.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws For”
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: “Absolutely against. Since being imposed by a Republican Governor in 2021, and increased two times since then by a different Republican Governor, every dollar taken from tax money collected for use by a district public school has been outright theft.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
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: “If the state were living up to its school funding promise, then the state may have that call. As it is, the district has to do what the district has to do. Step up NH, and fully fund!”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
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: “This should be done, but done with care. Regulations are one area where the state can encourage building. I have built two homes for my family, and I am not a builder. Continue to make that possible.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
Environment & parks
Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?" Written answer: “Unsafe, and always has been. Has the disposal of nuclear waste ever been made safe? No.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development Against”
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?" Written answer: “This is a personal decision that a corrupted SCOTUS has taken away. The pregnant person and their doctor should make that decision.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
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?" Written answer: “NO, NO, NO. The only, only reason for this to even be considered is as a tool to obstruct a person's right to vote.”
ReportCitizens Count: Chris SalmonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”
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 (Sullivan County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Chris Salmon
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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