Shawn Mickelonis
Candidate for State Senator, 4th District
Background
- Occupation
- NH Department of Transportation project commissioner
- Lives in
- Dover
- Campaign website
- mickelonisfornh.com
A former New Hampshire state representative (2006–2008) who lists his experience as a New Hampshire Department of Transportation project commissioner. He chairs the Greater Dover Republican Committee.
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income?”
Public safety
Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"
ReportCitizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“No. I support the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms.”
Education
Supports the Education Freedom Account 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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“I support the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program because parents—not government—should have the primary responsibility for deciding what educational environment is best for their children.”
Housing
Supports state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?"
ReportCitizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Yes, but local communities should remain in control of their zoning decisions.”
Health & human services
Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?"
ReportCitizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“I believe every human life has value, and I support protecting unborn children while recognizing the need for carefully defined exceptions in cases such as”
Government & transparency
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Yes. I support requiring proof of U.S. citizenship when newly registering to vote.”
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 (Strafford County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Shawn Mickelonis profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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