Russell Dumais, Republican (incumbent)

Residence: Gilford

Experience: NH House of Representatives (2022-present, 2014-16); businessman

Position on issues

Broad-based sales tax: Possible revenue sources — "Gambling Winnings Tax; I am opposed to any new or increased taxes — we should just control our spending." (Citizens Count, 2014)

Broad-based income tax: Possible revenue sources — "Gambling Winnings Tax; I am opposed to any new or increased taxes — we should just control our spending." (Citizens Count, 2014)

Business tax decrease: No response

Capital gains tax: No response

Minimum wage increase: In the 2023-24 session, Rep. Dumais voted against raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour (HB 57) and voted against gradually raising the minimum wage to $17 per hour, with future inflation adjustments (HB 1322).

Encourage local zoning changes for housing development: No response

Increase funding for child care providers: No response

Majority of public school funding through local property taxes: No response

"Education Freedom Account" program: In 2023 Rep. Dumais voted for HB 367 and HB 464, two bills that would expand eligibility for the Education Freedom Account program. In 2024 Rep. Dumais voted in favor of several bills to expand eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts, including HB 1561, HB 1634, HB 1665, and HB 1677. Dumais also voted against HB 1512, which would limit the EFA program to a budget.

Marijuana legalization with home-growing, no sales: No response

Marijuana legalization with private sales: In 2024 Rep. Dumais voted against legalizing marijuana with licensed outlets and a 10% tax on monthly total gross revenue (HB 1633).

Marijuana legalization with state-run stores: No response

Repeal ban on abortion after 24 weeks: Voted to keep the "fetal life protection act," which restricts access to abortion after 24 weeks (HB 271).

Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks: No response

Ban abortion during 2nd trimester: No response

Ban abortion during 1st trimester: Voted to consider HB 591, a bill that would prohibit a doctor from performing an abortion after detecting a fetal heartbeat.

Protection for interstate travel related to gender, abortion: No response

Stricter gun laws: "I oppose any limits on assault weapons." (Citizens Count, 2014)

Require local immigration enforcement: No response

Climate change action: Voted against establishing a climate and health protection program with non-state funds, such as federal grants (SB 496).

Expand net metering opportunities: Voted against increasing the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523).

Conditional, affidavit ballots for new voters: No response