John H. Larochelle

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: “This tax is paid by people who have a greater ability to contribute. Working class people rarely pay this tax because they are struggling to make ends meet and have little left over to invest.”

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: “Education Freedom Accounts could draw funds away from public education. Eligibility for these funds should come with an income limit. Public education is required to be transparent and accountable.”

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: “We do not need the State taking away local control of education and setting limits on school spending. Rochester has adopted a City wide tax cap that includes the schools.”

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: “The Seabrook Nuclear power plant is able to supply all of New Hampshire's electric power needs. However, it is part of the ISO New England power grid and provides the majority of its power to other states.”