JD Bernardy

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: “Never…”

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: “Never…”

Opposes stricter gun control laws

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “Constitutional carry should be recognized throughout the 50 states.”

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: “NH should maximize opportunities for educatioinal freedom.”

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: “State law should permit local town citizens to readily vote for tax caps. The state should mandate that the opportunity to vote be granted, but not mandate the decision - that remains a local issue.”

Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?" Written answer: “Destroys starter jobs for youth. Minimum wage is a starter wage NOT a living wage!”

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: “NH has a conflict of laws with respect to abortion. Causing the accidental death of a baby after 21 weeks of gestation is a crime - this conflicts with the 24 week gestation cutoff.”

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 voters should be US and NH citizens, not illegal aliens or transient residents.”