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Scott Bryer

Candidate for State Representative, Rockingham 1

RepublicanIncumbent

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.

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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?"

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
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  • 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?"

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
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Public safety

  • Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
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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.”

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
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  • 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.”

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
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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.”

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development Against”
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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?"

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
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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?"

    Citizens Count: Scott R. Bryer

    Candidate 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"”
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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.

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