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State Representative, Strafford 7

Eric Bourgeois

Candidate for State Representative, Strafford 7

Republican

Background

Lives in
Rochester

Eric Bourgeois is a Republican candidate from Rochester. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: US Army combat veteran; Automotive and Motorcycle Technician (28 years); Gunsmith (5 years).

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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: “New Hampshire needs a Permanent Ban on Income Tax…”

    Citizens Count: Eric Bourgeois

    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?"

    Citizens Count: Eric Bourgeois

    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: “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED! Constitutional right to carry needs to be recognized by all 50 states.”

    Citizens Count: Eric Bourgeois

    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: “Parents should have a voice in their children's education.”

    Citizens Count: Eric Bourgeois

    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?"

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "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: “We need to lower energy costs by increasing supply and fostering competition. Advanced reactors, including certain molten salt reactor designs, have the potential to use recycled material from spent fuel at plants like Seabrook.”

    Citizens Count: Eric Bourgeois

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage nuclear development For”
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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: “Proof of U.S. citizenship as well as proof of New Hampshire residency must be provided.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
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