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State Representative, Hillsborough 29

Shanun R. Carey

Candidate for State Representative, Hillsborough 29

Republican

Background

Occupation
Homemaker
Lives in
Goffstown
Campaign website
shanuncarey.com

A homemaker and campaign volunteer.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.

    Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?"

    Citizens Count: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “The NH advantage is something incredibly tangible. The current model of having the largest taxable amount to residents coming from one location ensures local control”
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  • Supports a state cap on school district budget increases.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?"

    Citizens Count: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “As someone who worked tirelessly to bring a tax cap option to Goffstown Voters through the process of the citizen petition warrant article process, only”
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Education

  • Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "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?"

    Citizens Count: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I fully support the expansion of the EFA program.”
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  • Supports the current property-tax-based school funding system.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?"

    Citizens Count: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “As stated in previous answer, I believe this model ensures local control and communities deciding what's best for them, as well as less bureaucracy to”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports allowing sex-based separation in some facilities.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?"

    Citizens Count: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “While every adult has the right to live their best lives, I believe there is a solution to this problem that maintains the dignity of”
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  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "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: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I support voter ID which will help continue NH's strong tradition of free and fair elections.”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports legalizing marijuana with licensed private retailers.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?"

    Citizens Count: Shanun R. Carey profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “We are losing valuable revenue for the state of NH to every New England state that surrounds us. I believe having.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shanun R. Carey on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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Shanun R. Carey for State Representative, Hillsborough 29, New Hampshire · The Gist