James Newsom
Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 9
Background
- Lives in
- Hopkinton
- Campaign website
- gc.nh.gov
James Newsom is a Democratic candidate from Hopkinton. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Land Protection Specialist, Harris Center (10+ years); former Hopkinton School District Moderator (11 years); Hopkinton Conservation Commission (chair, 4 years).
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?" Written answer: “While shifting to away from regressive property taxes would be nice, NH is not ready for an income tax and it is not needed to fund the state's priorities.”
ReportCitizens Count: James NewsomCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax 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?" Written answer: “The most progressive tax we had that could help fund schools and lower local property taxes.”
ReportCitizens Count: James NewsomCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“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?" Written answer: “As a gun owner, I am for stricter laws on assault weapons. I believe we should be able to own weapons for hunting and self protection.”
ReportCitizens Count: James NewsomCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun 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?" Written answer: “Takes too much away from the 90+% in public schools and pays to the wealthiest who were never in and had intention of attending our public schools.”
ReportCitizens Count: James NewsomCandidate 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?" Written answer: “Spending caps should be local decisions, not handed down from the state. The state should not even mandate that cap votes be taken. Leave it to local decisions and local control.”
ReportCitizens Count: James NewsomCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Economy & jobs
Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?"
ReportCitizens Count: James NewsomCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "For"”
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: James NewsomCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James Newsom on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List (Merrimack County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: James Newsom
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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