Wayne Pearson
Candidate for State Representative, Strafford 12
Background
- Lives in
- Rollinsford
- Campaign website
- gc.nh.gov
Wayne Pearson is a Democratic candidate from Rollinsford. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); commercial photographer (retired); education: Trade School.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "For"”
Public safety
Supports stricter gun control laws
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "For"”
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
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: “Local towns and cities should controls this not the state…”
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Environment & parks
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?"
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state? "Against"”
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?" Written answer: “Abortion is a personal issue, not ever a state issue…”
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Answered "For" 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: “Only when you register, not everytime you vote…”
ReportCitizens Count: Wayne PearsonCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Wayne Pearson on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
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: Wayne Pearson
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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