Stephanie Payeur

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: “This tax was put into place in 1923 by Republicans. It was dismantled in 2024 by Republicans. It served the state well for generating revenue we need for public services. It generated $184 Million in its last year.”

Supports stricter gun control laws

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

Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

Answered "Against" 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: “This whole program is a bait and switch. Removing income caps was the final trick. $50Million/year in 2026, expected to grow to $62 million/year. That money should be going to public schools.”

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: “NH is about local control. NHGOP mandates from Concord are not what we need or want.”

Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?"

Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

Answered "Against" 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: “SMRs are not even a thing - they are a concept. We need to focus on renewable energy- which is proven successful all over the world.”

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: “This is up to a patient and her provider. It is none of the state's business. There are many complicated fetal issues that require abortion at later parts of gestation, not for the state to regulate.”

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: “It hasn't been the custom in many years - its not needed now.”