Jonathan F. Stone
Candidate for State Representative, Sullivan 8
Background
- Lives in
- Claremont
- Campaign website
- jonathanfstone.com
Jonathan F. Stone is a Republican candidate from Claremont. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - 2024); small business; law enforcement (retired); education: Hesser College.
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: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
Public safety
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “As a longtime firearm industry professional, co-owner of Black Op Arms in Claremont, and a Republican State Representative serving on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, protecting the Second Amendment is a non-negotiable priority for me.”
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Education
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: “As a firm believer in the power of parental choice, my voting history consistently reflects an unwavering commitment to expanding Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs).”
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "For"”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development? "For"”
Economy & jobs
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: “The job market should set the wages for workers.”
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Minimum wage increase Against”
Government & transparency
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: “As a proud, lifelong conservative, I believe there is nothing more sacred than the integrity of our vote.”
ReportCitizens Count: Jonathan F. StoneCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jonathan F. Stone on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Jonathan F. Stone
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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