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State Representative, Strafford 17
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Jessica LaMontagne

Candidate for State Representative, Strafford 17

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Dover
Campaign website
jessicalamontagne.com

Jessica LaMontagne is a Democratic candidate from Dover. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); former public health nutritionist, family farmer and currently professional custom tile installer.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • 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 repeal of this tax benefitted the wealthiest amongst us. We need a tax package the helps ordinary people.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax For”
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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: “I believe in public education and believe our public education dollars should go to public education.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
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  • 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: “I support local control over this issue.”

    Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
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Housing

  • Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

    Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?" Written answer: “I support changes in zoning to allow more urban in-fill which supports local businesses and encourages more walkable communities. Greater density combined with public open spaces is the way to go.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
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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?"

    Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "For"”
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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?" Written answer: “I support safe and legal abortion. Late term abortion is extremely rare and only happens when something has gone horribly wrong with the pregnancy. Let women and their medical providers work through these situations.”

    Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
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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?" Written answer: “I don't believe we have a problem with non-citizens voting. Undocumented immigrants do anything they can to stay in the shadows. For most of us, bringing a birth certificate or passport to register is not a problem.”

    Citizens Count: Jessica F. LaMontagne

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jessica LaMontagne on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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