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State Representative, Merrimack 5
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Thomas Ware

Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 5

Democratic

Background

Lives in
Andover

Thomas Ware is a Democratic candidate from Andover. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Human Services Program Coordinator, Educator, Special Educator, Recreation Basketball Director and Coach, former Board member for Andover Community Hub; education: BA History; post-graduate work in History and Education.

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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?" Written answer: “NH can meet its responsibilities while maintaining its tradition of no income tax.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Broad-based income tax Against”
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  • 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 worked well for over 100 years. When set up properly, it is a tax on those who can afford it: the wealthy.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax For”
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Public safety

  • Supports stricter gun control laws

    Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “As a gun owner myself, I know the value of protecting this right. We need to do better at protecting our children, law enforcement, and citizens with sensible restrictions like red flag laws, and closing private sale loopholes.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Stricter gun laws For”
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Education

  • 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: “Sending public tax dollars to private schools is outrageous, especially when the majority of those taking advantage of this program were ALREADY paying their own way at private schools. This is another assault on public education.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
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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: “Maintaining local control is a cherished NH value, and one I intend to protect.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate 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?"

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas Ware on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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