Scott Shepard

Official election context

Scott Shepard is recorded as candidate for State House — Strafford 4 in New Hampshire State Primary on 2026-09-08. Filing provenance: imported.

Reviewed evidence

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "I do not support adopting a broad-based income tax at this time. However, I believe New Hampshire needs an honest, evidence-based statewide conversation about our tax structure before future fiscal challenges force difficult decisions. Every tax system—including property, business, sales, and income taxes—has strengths and tradeoffs. Even many of the nation’s most fiscally conservative, lowest-tax states rely on broad-based taxes while maintaining strong economies. We should be willing to objectively examine what has worked elsewhere and determine what best supports New Hampshire’s long-term prosperity, fiscal resilience, and competitiveness."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "I do not support further reductions in business taxes at this time. New Hampshire already enjoys one of the most competitive business tax environments in New England. My priority is maintaining that advantage while strengthening the state’s long-term fiscal stability rather than reducing revenues further without clear evidence of additional economic benefit."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "I would support a temporary Interest and Dividends Tax if every dollar were dedicated solely to rebuilding New Hampshire’s Rainy Day Fund to a fiscally responsible level. Our narrow revenue base makes the state especially vulnerable during recessions. A stronger reserve would reduce fiscal risk while preserving New Hampshire’s long-term low-tax advantage."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "New Hampshire needs more housing. I support helping municipalities modernize zoning while respecting local planning and community character. The goal should be expanding housing choices through local partnerships rather than blanket mandates."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "New Hampshire should have a thoughtful, evidence-based statewide conversation about how we fund public education. Our heavy reliance on local property taxes has both advantages and disadvantages, just as alternative funding models do. Before making significant changes, both parties should clearly articulate their long-term vision for education funding—including how schools should be funded, how resources should be distributed, and how taxpayers would be affected. Voters deserve to understand the tradeoffs of each approach before deciding the future of public education in New Hampshire."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "New Hampshire needs a serious statewide conversation about how we fund education. EFAs are part of that discussion, but they should not be debated in isolation. Both parties need to clearly explain their long-term vision: whether funding should primarily support school districts, follow individual students, or combine both approaches. Voters deserve to understand the strengths, weaknesses, costs, accountability measures, and long-term consequences of each model before the state moves further in any direction."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "I support carefully designed open enrollment where capacity exists and districts are held financially harmless. Policy should strengthen public education statewide rather than unintentionally destabilize districts."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "Local voters should retain authority over local school budgets. The state should encourage efficiency, transparency, and measurable outcomes rather than impose one-size-fits-all caps"

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "These are deeply personal decisions. I support preserving access early in pregnancy while recognizing that later-term abortions should remain limited except when necessary to protect the life or health of the mother or in cases involving serious fetal abnormalities."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "New Hampshire should actively evaluate advanced nuclear technologies, including SMRs, alongside other energy sources to improve affordability, reliability, and carbon reduction while maintaining rigorous safety standards."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "I support expansion if implemented in a way that is fair to all ratepayers and maintains grid reliability."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "I support responsible gun ownership and the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. I also support enforcing existing laws, improving mental health interventions, and considering evidence-based measures that demonstrably improve public safety."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "Election integrity is essential, but so is ensuring every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote. Before adding new documentation requirements, we should make it simple, affordable, and reliable for eligible voters to obtain the documents they need. Good policy should improve both election security and voter access."

• Scott Shepard - profile overview | Citizens Count — citizenscount.org (date not supplied)

  "Children deserve an independent advocate. I support restoring funding with clear accountability and measurable outcomes."

Profile summary

Scott Shepard is a Democratic candidate for New Hampshire House, Strafford County District 04. The provided profile reports experience on the Barrington Planning Board, Advisory Budget Committee, Barrington Center Development Committee, and as chair of the Capital Improvements Program Committee.