Bill Gannon
Republican · NH · New Hampshire State Senator, District 23
Sandown attorney and small-business owner who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee and is vice chair of Judiciary; he previously served in the state House and on the Sandown Planning Board.
Where Bill Gannon stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Opposes
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Labor Rights (2 records),
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator · November 3, 2026
Data last updated September 11, 2026
- Raised
- $43,070
New Hampshire CFS does not provide usable occupation data; industries are derived from disclosed contributor employers, while contributions without a disclosed or classifiable employer remain in totals and contribution-size buckets.
Industries represented among direct contributions
- Healthcare$500
- Real estate$500
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$20,250
- $500-$999$11,100
- $250-$499$7,500
- $100-$249$3,550
- $1-$99$670
Source: New Hampshire Campaign Finance System · 2026 cycle · cfs.sos.nh.gov
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 oppose
Voted yes on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
March 20, 2025Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Voted to kill SB 115, which set state greenhouse gas reduction goals and a climate action plan. The Senate killed it 14-10.
March 11, 2021Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 2 oppose
Voted yes on SB 61, a right-to-work bill banning union contracts that require workers to join a union. The Senate approved it 13-11.
February 11, 2021Opposes Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 11, a right-to-work bill banning union contracts that require workers to pay fees. The Senate approved it 12-11.
January 19, 2017Opposes Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Co-sponsored SB 327, which became Chapter 278, creating penalties for assault or harassment of sports officials; the act was approved July 26, 2024.
July 26, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 oppose
Voted yes on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
March 20, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 2 oppose
Voted yes on HB 551, which repealed the state license to sell pistols and revolvers. The Senate approved it 16-8.
May 8, 2025Opposes Gun Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted to kill SB 571, which required background checks for commercial gun sales. The Senate killed it 14-9.
February 15, 2024Opposes Gun Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 3 oppose
Voted to kill CACR 24, a constitutional amendment protecting the right to make reproductive decisions. The Senate killed it 14-9.
February 15, 2024Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on HB 1625, which repealed buffer zones outside reproductive health clinics. The Senate approved it 12-11.
May 5, 2022Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on HB 625, a fetal life protection bill that restricted abortion. The Senate approved it 14-10.
May 27, 2021Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 oppose
Voted yes on HB 1442, which limited some facilities by sex and redefined "gender identity" in state law. The Senate approved it 15-8.
April 16, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 36 records
Was the prime sponsor of SB 408, relative to health insurance coverage for prosthetics. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02.
July 2, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 624, restricting access to certain hemp-derived products and establishing the offenses of criminal adulteration and distribution of adulterated controlled substances. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02.
July 2, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 617, relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways and relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02.
July 2, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 568, relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks. It was signed into law on 2026-05-28.
May 28, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 402, eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates. It was signed into law on 2026-05-08.
May 8, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 411, relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories. It was signed into law on 2026-05-08.
May 8, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 620, relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated. It was signed into law on 2026-04-20.
April 20, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on CACR 12, a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority to pass broad-based taxes. The Senate approved it 16-8.
February 19, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Issued a statement defending New Hampshire's ban on sanctuary cities and criticizing activists protesting local police cooperation with federal immigration officials.
October 28, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on the final version of the state budget for 2026 and 2027 (HB 1). The Senate adopted it 16-8.
June 26, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 62, relative to law enforcement participation in a federal immigration program and relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It was signed into law on 2025-05-22.
May 22, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 287, requiring absentee ballot applicants to send a copy of photo ID. The Senate approved it 16-8.
March 27, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 295, expanding eligibility for education freedom accounts, a school choice program. The Senate approved it 16-8.
March 27, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 62, letting local police join a federal immigration enforcement program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
January 30, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 513, relative to permitting charity auctions by non-profit corporations. It was signed into law on 2024-08-02.
August 2, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 426, relative to the transportation of marijuana in a motor vehicle or OHRV. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted no on HB 1633, legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults. The Senate approved it 14-10.
May 23, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 67, relative to changes to certain weights and measures statutes. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 197, relative to the operation and regulation of certain business entities within the state. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 66, relative to financial transactions involving the liquidation or rehabilitation of an insurer in which the Federal Home Loan Bank is a party. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 65, relative to screening panels for medical injury claims. It was signed into law on 2023-06-20.
June 20, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 27, relative to financial disclosure forms filed by judges. It was signed into law on 2023-06-20.
June 20, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 39, relative to criminal history checks for school transportation monitors. It was signed into law on 2023-06-01.
June 1, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 38, amending the procedure for issuing a summons instead of an arrest. It was signed into law on 2023-06-01.
June 1, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 281, relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy. It was signed into law on 2022-07-08.
July 8, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 204, relative to the definition of "covered claim" for purposes of the New Hampshire insurance guaranty association act. It was signed into law on 2022-06-17.
June 17, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 205, relative to the insurance department administration fund. It was signed into law on 2022-06-07.
June 7, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 375, relative to requirements for charitable organizations. It was signed into law on 2022-06-07.
June 7, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on the final version of HB 1431, a parental bill of rights for schools. The Senate adopted it 14-10.
May 26, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on HB 52, the Republican-drawn map of New Hampshire's congressional districts. The Senate approved it 13-11.
March 17, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 240, the Republican-drawn map of state Senate districts. The Senate approved it 14-10.
February 16, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 125, relative to beverage manufacturer licenses. It was signed into law on 2021-08-06.
August 6, 2021
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 43, authorizing an audit of the Rockingham County district 7 state representative race. It was signed into law on 2021-04-12.
April 12, 2021
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 503, relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit. It was signed into law on 2018-05-30.
May 30, 2018
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 356, adding a representative from the community college system to the apprenticeship advisory council. It was signed into law on 2018-05-25.
May 25, 2018
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 193, creating education freedom savings accounts, a school choice program. The Senate approved it 14-9.
March 16, 2017
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 23; New Hampshire · incumbent
Profile last researched September 11, 2026.