Policy Forum: Top Issues in the 2026 State Elections

By: Anna Brown

Outlets: Business NH Magazine

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 685

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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In preparation for the 2026 elections, the nonprofit Citizens Count reached out to dozens of nonprofits and advocacy groups, reviewed polls, identified most-tracked legislation, and asked across social media: “What are the top issues you want to ask the candidates this year?”

Based on the feedback, here are the most pressing policy debates in the Granite State:

Addressing the Housing Shortage
While the NH Legislature passed many statewide zoning changes in 2025 and 2026, there …

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