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State Representative, Merrimack 13
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Cyril Aures

Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 13

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Chichester
Campaign website
claytoncyril4house.com

Cyril Aures is a Republican candidate from Chichester. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Accountant, Auditor, Consultant, Controller, VP Finance; education: Bachelors and Master level work.

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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: “Income taxes will take money out of my constituents pockets.”

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    “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?" Written answer: “Unfair to tax people's earnings that have already been taxed.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “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: “NH is ranked #1 in the USA firearms ownership safety. NH should have mandatory firearms crime penalties. In addition, put the criminals that use weapons, in a crime, in prison and increase their time behind bars.”

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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: “Let NH parents and their children decide what is best for them.”

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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: “Property taxes and school overhead spending is out of control. Vote yes on Question 2 this November.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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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: “NH needs to go energy independent from the other New England states. NH needs to go all in on improved nuclear energy technology so we protect the environment, for the benefit of reducing our energy costs for homes and businesses.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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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: “Women carrying children should be fully informed, with obvious exceptions of course like miscarriage / physical health. Women should be asked to take a class on putting their child in the womb 'up for adoption' vs other options.”

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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: “NH must have safe and secure elections, period.”

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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 Cyril Aures on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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