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State Senator, 13th District

Laura Telerski

Candidate for State Senator, 13th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Nashua
Campaign website
lauratelerski.com

A Nashua state representative since 2018 and a former Nashua Ward 8 selectman. She holds a BA in history from Georgetown University and an MA in Middle Eastern studies from the University of Chicago.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Voted for several bills adding stricter gun laws.

    From Citizens Count's summary of legislative votes (updated 2026).

    Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Telerski has voted for several bills that would add stricter gun laws, including: HB 1285 , HB 564 , and HB 32 (banning firearms on”
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  • Voted against banning local "sanctuary policies."

    From Citizens Count's summary of legislative votes (updated 2025).

    Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Voted against ban on "sanctuary policies" and against requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement ( HB 511 and SB 62 ).”
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Education

  • Voted to advance repealing the Education Freedom Account program.

    From Citizens Count's summary of legislative votes (updated 2024).

    Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Telerski voted to consider repealing the Education Freedom Account program in 2022 ( HB 1683 )”
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Housing

  • Voted for bills easing local zoning requirements.

    From Citizens Count's summary of legislative votes (updated 2026).

    Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “In 2024 Rep”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted for bills to raise the state minimum wage.

    From Citizens Count's summary of legislative votes (updated 2024).

    Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “During the 2019-2020 legislative session, Rep”
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Health & human services

  • Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks.

    From Citizens Count's summary of legislative votes (updated 2024).

    Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks ( CACR 23 ).”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Laura Telerski on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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