Scott Bryer
Candidate for State Representative, Rockingham 1
Background
- Lives in
- Northwood
- Campaign website
- bryerfornh.com
Scott Bryer is a Republican candidate from Northwood. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Northwood School Board; Police Commission; former Selectmen; Retired Auditor and Administrator, State of New Hampshire; education: Master's of Business Administration.
Photo: Citizens Count
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
Public safety
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
Education
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Answered "For" 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 support Education Freedom Account (EFA) however there should be income limits on eligibility I would support putting a income cap not to exceed 500% of the current federal poverty rate.”
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
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: “School spending caps should be decided at the local level at the annual school district meeting ballot.”
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Housing
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: “Local zoning regulations should be decided at the municipal level by the community.”
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development Against”
Health & human services
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Answered "For" 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Scott R. BryerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "For"”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Scott Bryer on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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 (Rockingham County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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