Erica Russell
Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 25
Background
- Lives in
- Northfield
- Campaign website
- ericaforstaterep.com
Erica Russell is a Democratic candidate from Northfield. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Retired nurse midwife; education: Bachelors and Masters from Columbia University.
Photo: Citizens Count
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "Against"”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state? "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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Erica RussellCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "Against"”
All sources (2)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Erica Russell
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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