Michelle Stith

Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?"

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: “I do not support the current Education Freedom Account program. Public education funding should primarily support public schools and the students they are legally obligated to serve.”

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: “I oppose a one-size-fits-all state-mandated cap on local school budgets. Communities have different enrollment, infrastructure, staffing, special education, and educational needs, and local voters should retain the ability to make those decisions.”

Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?" Written answer: “I oppose state mandates that override local zoning decisions. Municipalities understand their communities, infrastructure, natural resources, and capacity best.”

Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?"

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: “I support protecting reproductive freedom and keeping abortion decisions between a woman and her healthcare provider, without unnecessary government interference.”