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State Senator, 13th District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on New Hampshire laws and the state budget.

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Laura Telerski

Democratic

State representative · Nashua

The gist

Voted to advance repealing the Education Freedom Account program.
Voted for bills easing local zoning requirements.
Voted for several bills adding stricter gun laws.
Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Voted for bills to raise the state minimum wage.
Voted against banning local "sanctuary policies."

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Voted to advance repealing the Education Freedom Account program.
Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Telerski voted to consider repealing the Education Freedom Account program in 2022 ( HB 1683 )”
Voted for bills easing local zoning requirements.
Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“In 2024 Rep”
Voted for several bills adding stricter gun laws.
Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Telerski has voted for several bills that would add stricter gun laws, including: HB 1285 , HB 564 , and HB 32 (banning firearms on”
Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Voted for a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks ( CACR 23 ).”
Voted for bills to raise the state minimum wage.
Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“During the 2019-2020 legislative session, Rep”
Voted against banning local "sanctuary policies."
Citizens Count: Laura Telerski profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Voted against ban on "sanctuary policies" and against requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement ( HB 511 and SB 62 ).”

Daniel J. Paul

Republican

U.S. Navy veteran · Nashua

The gist

Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Opposes state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.

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Supports the Education Freedom Account program.
Citizens Count: Daniel J. Paul profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“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”
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Citizens Count: Daniel J. Paul profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income?”
Opposes state push to ease local zoning for housing.
Citizens Count: Daniel J. Paul profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Citizens Count: Daniel J. Paul profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?”
Opposes passing stricter state gun control laws.
Citizens Count: Daniel J. Paul profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?”
Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Citizens Count: Daniel J. Paul profile
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Abortions only for medical need for mother and/or fetal nonviability”

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