Rick A. Faulconer

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?"

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?" Written answer: “We have lost revenue for the state that ends up being made up in local property taxes. This tax affected a small population and is widely misunderstood as a tax on retirement accounts which it is not.”

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: “Not as currently structured. New Hampshire eliminated the EFA income cap in 2025, making it universal. Families with no financial need are now drawing on the same public education dollars as everyone else.”

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: “This new state ballot measure is about taking away local control while being framed as a way to lower taxes. Parents and local taxpayers should have the say in their local elections.”

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: “Women should be trusted to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions with their doctor and family. The state shouldn’t be making these private medical decisions for them.”

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: “Persons should be able to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury if they don't have the required documents. The state should not impose arbitrary barriers that hinder a citizen's right to vote.”