Kenneth Nivison
Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 12
Background
- Lives in
- Pembroke
- Campaign website
- kennivison.org
Kenneth Nivison is a Democratic candidate from Pembroke. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: History Professor; Pembroke School Board Member; education: BA, Saint Anselm College; MA and PhD, Catholic University.
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: Kenneth NivisonCandidate 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 protecting the rights of sporting and self-defense gun ownership, some restrictions (red flag laws, closing loopholes, and banning assault weapons) are sensible public safety measures that will keep our law enforcement personnel, children, and residents safe…”
ReportCitizens Count: Kenneth NivisonCandidate 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 program is deeply discriminatory and yields greater burden onto local public schools.”
ReportCitizens Count: Kenneth NivisonCandidate 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: “Voters already have ample opportunities to control taxation through our town meeting and election cycles.”
ReportCitizens Count: Kenneth NivisonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kenneth Nivison on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo 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 (Merrimack County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Kenneth Nivison
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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