Scott Shepard

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: “I would support a temporary Interest and Dividends Tax if every dollar were dedicated solely to rebuilding New Hampshire’s Rainy Day Fund to a fiscally responsible level. Our narrow revenue base makes the state especially vulnerable during recessions.”

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: “Local voters should retain authority over local school budgets. The state should encourage efficiency, transparency, and measurable outcomes rather than impose one-size-fits-all caps…”

Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

Answered "For" 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: “New Hampshire needs more housing. I support helping municipalities modernize zoning while respecting local planning and community character. The goal should be expanding housing choices through local partnerships rather than blanket mandates.”

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 should actively evaluate advanced nuclear technologies, including SMRs, alongside other energy sources to improve affordability, reliability, and carbon reduction while maintaining rigorous safety standards.”

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: “These are deeply personal decisions. I support preserving access early in pregnancy while recognizing that later-term abortions should remain limited except when necessary to protect the life or health of the mother or in cases involving serious fetal abnormalities.”

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: “Election integrity is essential, but so is ensuring every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote. Before adding new documentation requirements, we should make it simple, affordable, and reliable for eligible voters to obtain the documents they need.”