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State Representative, Rockingham 11
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Julie Gilman

Candidate for State Representative, Rockingham 11

DemocraticIncumbent

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.

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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?"

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "For"”
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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.”

    Citizens Count: Julie D. Gilman

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws 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: “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.”

    Citizens Count: Julie D. Gilman

    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: “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.”

    Citizens Count: Julie D. Gilman

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
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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: Julie D. Gilman

    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: “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.”

    Citizens Count: Julie D. Gilman

    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: “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.”

    Citizens Count: Julie D. Gilman

    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 Julie Gilman on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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