2025 – 2026 Session
Every key vote and turning point from 2023 to 2026 — and how Democrats responded at every step.
Republicans hold the House with a narrow majority. Democrats obstruct key priorities at every turn throughout the session.
Republicans hold the House with a narrow majority. Democrats obstruct key priorities at every turn throughout the session.
When a parent emails Rep. Tommy Hoyt (D) urging support for the Parental Bill of Rights, Hoyt replies: "Let the teachers teach, and shut up. You're clearly no professional." The email goes viral, covered by Fox News, Newsweek, and NH Journal.
National News CoverageNH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley argues schools should hide children's gender identity changes from parents, claiming "some kids will be kicked out or beaten — to death." Democrats vote against parental notification.
NH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley argues schools should hide children's gender identity changes from parents, claiming "some kids will be kicked out or beaten — to death." Democrats vote against parental notification.
EFA income threshold expanded to 350% of the federal poverty level. Democrats vote against the expansion. Enrollment grows steadily as families embrace school choice.
Signed Into LawThe House passes a bill to restrict participation in women's school sports to biological females, 189-182. Only 1 Democrat votes yes. 79% of Americans support this position.
1 Democrat Votes YesThe House passes a bill to restrict participation in women's school sports to biological females, 189-182. Only 1 Democrat votes yes.
1 Democrat Votes YesThe House passes a ban on mandatory mask policies in schools, 187-184. Only 1 Democrat crosses party lines. 124 Democrats vote to preserve the power to force children to wear masks.
124 Dems Vote to Keep Mask PowersA constitutional amendment requiring a 2/3 supermajority to impose new taxes fails 183-185 — just 2 votes short. Only 1 Democrat votes for it. 126 Democrats refuse to make it harder to raise taxes.
Failed by 2 VotesA constitutional amendment requiring a 2/3 supermajority to impose new taxes fails 183-185 — just 2 votes short. Only 1 Democrat votes for it.
Failed by 2 Votes122 Democrats vote to give driver licenses to noncitizens residing in New Hampshire. Only 3 Republicans cross party lines. The bill is killed by the Republican majority.
122 Dems Vote YesThe phased repeal of New Hampshire's last remaining tax on personal income takes effect. NH now has zero taxes on earned income, investment income, dividends, capital gains, and estates.
0% Income TaxThe phased repeal of New Hampshire's last remaining tax on personal income takes effect. NH now has zero taxes on earned income, investment income, dividends, capital gains, and estates.
0% Income TaxThe 2025 legislative session convenes. Republicans hold a strong majority in both the House and Senate, setting the stage for a productive session.
The 2025 legislative session convenes. Republicans hold a strong majority in both the House and Senate, setting the stage for a productive session.
The sanctuary city ban passes its initial vote with overwhelming bipartisan support — 351 to 6. Even Democrats vote yes. But they will flip later.
Bipartisan VoteBail reform legislation passes, tightening rules for repeat offenders and violent criminals. Democrats vote against keeping dangerous individuals in custody.
Bail reform legislation passes, tightening rules for repeat offenders and violent criminals. Democrats vote against keeping dangerous individuals in custody.
The Parents' Bill of Rights passes. Gives parents the right to review curriculum, be notified of assessments, and direct their children's education. Democrats vote 161–0 against.
161 Dems Vote NoLegislation banning puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures on minors for gender transition passes. Democrats vote overwhelmingly to allow these procedures on children.
162 Dems Vote NoLegislation banning puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures on minors for gender transition passes. Democrats vote overwhelmingly to allow these procedures on children.
162 Dems Vote NoLegislation requiring biological sex-based access to restrooms and locker rooms in schools passes. Democrats vote unanimously against it.
On the final vote, HB 511 passes 211–161. The same bill that passed 351–6 in February now sees 161 Democrats vote against it after party leadership orders a reversal. The flip exposed.
161 Dems Flip to NoOn the final vote, HB 511 passes 211–161. The same bill that passed 351–6 in February now sees 161 Democrats vote against it after party leadership orders a reversal. The flip exposed.
161 Dems Flip to NoThe Education Freedom Account expansion passes the Senate on a strict party-line vote, 16–8 — all 16 Republicans yes, all 8 Democrats no. Not a single Democrat in the Senate votes for school choice.
Governor Kelly Ayotte signs HB 511 into law, making New Hampshire a state that cooperates with federal immigration enforcement. Democrats fought it to the end.
Signed Into LawGovernor Kelly Ayotte signs HB 511 into law, making New Hampshire a state that cooperates with federal immigration enforcement. Democrats fought it to the end.
Signed Into LawSchool choice passes the House. Not a single Democrat votes yes. Zero. Every Democrat in the chamber votes against giving parents the freedom to choose their child's school.
0 Democrats Vote YesGovernor Ayotte signs both SB 295 (school choice expansion) and HB 10 (parental rights) into law. Two landmark victories for NH families, opposed by every Democrat.
Signed Into LawGovernor Ayotte signs both SB 295 (school choice expansion) and HB 10 (parental rights) into law. Two landmark victories for NH families, opposed by every Democrat.
Signed Into LawGovernor Ayotte signs the bill banning irreversible gender procedures on minors into law. 162 Democrats voted against it. The governor sided with parents and medical caution.
Signed Into LawGovernor Ayotte signs the bill banning irreversible gender procedures on minors into law. 162 Democrats voted against it. The governor sided with parents and medical caution.
Signed Into LawThe law banning driver's licenses for illegal immigrants officially takes effect. New Hampshire joins the growing list of states refusing to issue IDs to those in the country illegally.
Now In EffectThe House passes Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents. Over 70% of Americans support the concept. 150 Democrats vote no.
150 Dems Vote NoLegislation allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry on public university campuses passes. Democrats oppose Second Amendment rights on campus.
Legislation allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry on public university campuses passes. Democrats oppose Second Amendment rights on campus.
The House kills an attempt to pass a red flag law that would allow firearms to be seized without due process. The bill fails 206–153. Democrats wanted it passed.
Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky, a leading Democrat, unveils a $2 billion income tax plan for New Hampshire. The proposal sparks a political firestorm and exposes what Democrats really want.
Income Tax ProposalExecutive Councilor Andru Volinsky, a leading Democrat, unveils a $2 billion income tax plan for New Hampshire. The proposal sparks a political firestorm and exposes what Democrats really want.
Income Tax ProposalThe constitutional amendment to permanently ban an income tax in NH fails to reach the three-fifths supermajority needed. 158 Democrats vote against it. They want the income tax door to stay open.
158 Dems Vote AgainstSeventy-four bills die in a single day as Democrats use procedural tactics to block legislation. A deliberate strategy to grind the Republican agenda to a halt.
74 Bills KilledA Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll of 1,491 registered voters finds 71% oppose a state income tax. 58% strongly oppose. Even a plurality of Democrats (47%-43%) oppose it. 158 Democrats had voted against banning one just 18 days earlier.
71% Oppose Income TaxA Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll of 1,491 registered voters finds 71% oppose a state income tax. 58% strongly oppose. Even a plurality of Democrats (47%-43%) oppose it. 158 Democrats had voted against banning one just 18 days earlier.
71% Oppose Income TaxSession after session, Democrats block popular legislation, flip their votes under party pressure, and obstruct the will of the people. The timeline speaks for itself.
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