Denise Ricciardi
Republican · NH · New Hampshire State Senator, District 9
Bedford retired small-business owner in her third New Hampshire Senate term, chairing Transportation and serving as deputy majority leader; former Bedford Town Council vice chair and founder of the volunteer group Bedford Cares.
Where Denise Ricciardi 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 (1 record),
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator · November 3, 2026
Data last updated September 11, 2026
- Raised
- $167,338
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
- Finance and investment$6,600
- Technology$5,000
- Healthcare$600
- Construction$400
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$61,000
- $1,000-$4,999$70,123
- $500-$999$18,850
- $250-$499$11,583
- $100-$249$5,023
- $1-$99$759
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 · 1 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
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 · 35 records
Was the prime sponsor of SB 614, establishing multiple-caregiver self-insured risk coverage arrangements for nonprofit and for-profit providers and servicers. 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 560, modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system. It was signed into law on 2026-06-19.
June 19, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 610, allowing the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies. It was signed into law on 2026-06-12.
June 12, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 443, relative to wastewater engineering. 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 526, establishing a New Hampshire-Greece trade council. It was signed into law on 2026-05-08.
May 8, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Issued a statement backing SB 526, creating a New Hampshire-Greece trade council, after the Senate passed it.
February 19, 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
Was the prime sponsor of SB 124, relative to continuing care retirement communities. It was signed into law on 2025-08-01.
August 1, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 280, requiring a food delivery service to enter into an agreement with a food service establishment or food retail store before offering delivery service from that restaurant. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 89, enabling non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States to deliver alcohol. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 164, relative to homeowners and prohibiting certain types of listing agreements. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 157, relative to inspection and registration of certain fleet vehicles and necessary amendments and administrative rules regarding the state implementation plan. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 156, allowing the division of motor vehicles to contract with a third-party vendor to facilitate the secure transfer of title applications and information. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 258, establishing crimes related to the fraudulent use of gift cards. It was signed into law on 2025-07-01.
July 1, 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
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 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 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 429, relative to the color of executive council official cover plates. It was signed into law on 2024-07-19.
July 19, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 598, requiring funeral procession lead vehicles to obey yield signs. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 582, relative to providing an alternate address to the department of motor vehicles. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 561, relative to prior authorizations for health care. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 492, relative to wastewater engineering. 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 99, relative to the responsibilities of insurers in conducting reviews of the operations of administrators. It was signed into law on 2023-08-04.
August 4, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 245, relative to the inspection of hotel guest records. 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 171, relative to the definition of youth recreational programs. 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 183, exempting certain phone calls from the right to know law. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 132, banning cities and towns from adopting sanctuary policies. The Senate approved it 13-10.
March 30, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 383, relative to land surveying services. It was signed into law on 2022-06-17.
June 17, 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
Introduced SB 286, a pilot program meant to lower health insurance costs for small and midsize businesses, and issued a statement explaining it.
January 19, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 51, relative to the sale of lobster meat. It was signed into law on 2021-07-09.
July 9, 2021
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Race Denise Ricciardi is in:
- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 9; New Hampshire · incumbent
Profile last researched September 11, 2026.