Donald McFarlane
Candidate for State Representative, Grafton 18
Background
- Occupation
- Electrical engineer
- Lives in
- Orange
- Campaign website
- donald4nh.com
Elected in 2024; he serves on the planning board and budget committee in Orange. Serves on the House Judiciary Committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?"
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“New Hampshire should never tax earned income. I have signed the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers’ anti-broad-based tax pledge.”
Supports a state cap on school district budget increases.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?"
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“Yes, provided local voters retain the authority to approve an increase above the cap.”
Public safety
Opposes stricter gun control laws.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"
ReportCitizens Count: Donald McFarlane profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“New Hampshire should not punish law-abiding citizens for the crimes of violent offenders.”
Education
Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "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?"
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“Parents, not government, should have the primary say in choosing the education that best fits their child.”
Environment & parks
Opposes raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?"
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“From a resilience standpoint, I am in favor of distributed energy generation including at the residential level.”
Health & human services
Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?"
ReportCitizens Count: Donald McFarlane profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Abortion is legal in New Hampshire throughout the pregnancy.”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?"
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“Only United States citizens may vote in our elections, and new voter registrations should be supported by reasonable proof of citizenship.”
All sources (3)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- NH House member page: Rep. Donald McFarlane
Government record · New Hampshire General Court · gc.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Donald McFarlane profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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