Tom Ploszaj
Candidate for State Representative, Belknap 1
Background
- Occupation
- Retired research scientist
- Lives in
- Center Harbor
- Campaign website
- tomploszaj.com
A House member since 2020, he is a retired analytic research scientist, a volunteer EMT, a cemetery trustee and an alternate on the planning board. Serves on the House Science, Technology and Energy 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?"
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“Our District view is that NH citizens can not afford both an Income Tax on top of property taxes.”
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?"
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“Allows the citizens to petition for a tax cap, the local town voters will then decide if they will enact the proposed cap.”
Public safety
Opposes stricter gun control laws.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"
ReportCitizens Count: Tom Ploszaj profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“There is no data or compelling need to further restrict an individual's rights in NH.”
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?"
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“The state funding is allotted per students to be used to assist the student to receive a quality education.”
Housing
Opposes state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?"
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“Local zoning is by state statute. Some towns had highly restrictive zoning. Recently the state reviewed the zoning and state demographics and made changes.”
Environment & parks
Opposes raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?"
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“Those who can afford to net meter to save money do so by shifting the costs to residents who do not or can not net”
Health & human services
Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?"
ReportCitizens Count: Tom Ploszaj profileCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Disclaimer: though I believe in the sanctity of life at conception, it is the Belknap District 1 House Seat that votes, I am its Representative”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tom Ploszaj on them.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List (Belknap County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- NH House member page: Rep. Tom Ploszaj
Government record · New Hampshire General Court · gc.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Tom Ploszaj profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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