Nicholas D. Bridle

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?" Written answer: “New Hampshire's lack of an income tax is part of what makes the state work, and I won't support adding one. The better path is spending discipline in Concord, not a new tax on people's paychecks.”

Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?" Written answer: “The tax is gone, and I don't think the answer to any budget question is reaching back for a tax people have already planned around. I'd rather hold the line on spending than reinstate it.”

Opposes stricter gun control laws

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “I support the Second Amendment and don't see a case for new restrictions on law-abiding gun owners in New Hampshire. We have a strong tradition of responsible ownership here, and our laws reflect that.”

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 believe in spending discipline, but this is a decision for local voters, not a state mandate. New Hampshire towns already have the ability to adopt their own budget caps at town meeting, and many have.”

Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?" Written answer: “Our minimum wage is not a living wage. It should be studied and changed to more accurately represent the current standard of living.”

Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?" Written answer: “New Hampshire benefits from reliable, affordable baseload power, and nuclear delivers it. I support encouraging development, including small modular reactors, as long as siting respects the host community.”

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'm pro-choice. I support guaranteeing a woman's right to access abortion, and I oppose the 15-week and 6-week bans that keep getting filed. The decision belongs to a woman and her doctor, not the State House.”