New Hampshire likely voters broadly support education freedom policies, expanded access to public schools across district lines, and the state’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, according to a new survey from yes. every kid.
Why it matters: Voters want more control over where their children are educated, more flexibility in how they’re educated, and many say they’re more likely to support elected officials who back those policies.
Key findings:
- 66% say families should have more flexibility and options to tailor their child’s education (25% oppose).
- 64% support education freedom, more than twice as many who oppose (29% oppose).
- 59% support New Hampshire adopting universal, cross-district open enrollment policies (30% oppose).
- 55% support last year’s expansion of EFA eligibility to all children statewide (30% oppose).
- 40%, a plurality of voters, say they would be more likely to support a legislator who backs statewide expansion, delivering nearly a 20-point electoral advantage.
Political snapshot:
Gov. Kelly Ayotte holds a 47%–37% advantage over Democratic frontrunner Jon Kiper in the race for governor. In an early look at the 2026 U.S. Senate race, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D) holds a narrow 45%–41% edge over former Sen. John E. Sununu (R) within the margin of error, the contest is effectively neck-and-neck.
What we’re saying:
“New Hampshire voters are sending a clear message: families should have more flexibility and options to help their children learn and thrive. They are supportive of the state expanding EFA eligibility to all New Hampshire children last year, and they support universal public school access. Lawmakers and candidates for office would be wise to take note and look at expanding every educational option to every New Hampshire family.”
-Matt Frendewey, vice president of strategy, yes. every kid.
Bottom line: New Hampshire voters show strong, consistent support for policies that give families more control and more options in where and how their children learn. They’ll support leaders who deliver for families.
Methodology: yes. every kid. surveyed 563 likely 2026 New Hampshire voters Jan. 28–29, 2026, using a multi-modal approach. Results were stratified to reflect the state’s voter population. Margin of error: ±4.1%.
