Julie Gilman
Candidate for State Representative, Rockingham 11
Background
- Lives in
- Exeter
- Campaign website
- gc.nh.gov
Julie Gilman is a Democratic candidate from Exeter. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - present); Exeter Select Board (20 years); House Municipal and County Government Committee (10 years); Architect (retired); education: BARCH, Rhode Island School of Design.
Photo: Citizens Count
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "For"”
Public safety
Supports stricter gun control laws
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “While 2nd amendment rights are established, how they are protected is not.”
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws For”
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: “The EFAs have little management transparency. The vast majority of families using EFAs have not had students in public schools ever. The majority of these funds go to religious schools which violates the Constitutional separation of church and state.”
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
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: “Municipalities already have the right to adopt a tax and/or budget cap. A state mandated cap will worsen the inequities between wealthy and poorer towns. Cuts will have to be made.”
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "For"”
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: “This is a decision that should be made between a woman and her family and doctor. Rapes victims in particular should not be forced to carry a constant reminder of their trauma. Bodily rights are human rights.”
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
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: “Birth certificates do prove citizenship but not all states allow for mail in requests for a document that most people don't have on hand.”
ReportCitizens Count: Julie D. GilmanCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Julie Gilman on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List (Rockingham County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Julie D. Gilman
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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