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State Representative, Merrimack 13
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Clayton Wood

Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 13

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Pittsfield
Campaign website
claytoncyril4house.com

Clayton Wood is a Republican candidate from Pittsfield. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Retired R&D Scientist and VP Manager, High Tech Development; Co-Founder, Charter School; Director, Historical Society; Chair of Planning Board and School Board; education: PHD Chemistry, MIT.

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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: “I plan to keep dollars in my constituents pockets!”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Broad-based income tax Against”
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  • 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?"

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
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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: “Live Free or Die. New Hampshire is the leader in successful gun ownership with minimal control providing the safest state with the least number of home invasions.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws Against”
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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?" Written answer: “Puts the control where it belongs in the parents' hands.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
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  • 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: “Already on the Nov 3 ballot, vote yes on question 2!”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate For”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Answered "For" 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: “Need to find a way to provide power locally. It is clear the NH has been isolated to have the highest energy rate in the nation.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development For”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?" Written answer: “Six months is just too long and the majority of people know it.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks Against”
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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: “Already law in NH. Safe and secure elections are a priority.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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