Joseph Barton

Supports a state cap on school district budget increases.

Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?"

Opposes stricter gun control laws.

Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"

Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.

Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "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?"

Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.

Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?"

Supports raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.

Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?"

Supports banning abortion during the first trimester.

Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?"

Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?"