The New Hampshire Secretary of State’s office has posted the official results for Question 2, the referendum that would place a tax cap on local school districts. The measure required a 60% super‑majority in each district to pass, and the results vary widely across the state.

Overall picture

Across the 84 school districts that reported, 48 districts achieved the 60% threshold and will move forward with the tax‑cap plan, while 36 districts fell short and will retain the existing tax structure. The outcomes will be finalized once each district’s school board ratifies the vote and submits the certification to the Department of Revenue Administration.

Districts that passed

Strong support was recorded in several larger districts. Fall Mountain Regional School District (SAU 60) posted a 60.2% approval, just clearing the required margin. The Timberlane Regional School District recorded a decisive 72.0% yes vote, and the Governor Wentworth Regional School District posted a 65.2% approval. Smaller towns such as Albany (65.6% yes), Alexandria (66.9% yes), and Brookfield (72.6% yes) also exceeded the threshold.

Districts that failed

Conversely, a number of towns and districts did not reach the 60% mark. Notable failures include the town of Acworth at 59.9% (just shy of the goal), Andover (52.4% yes), and the city of Concord (52.5% yes). The Bow School District recorded the lowest support among larger districts, with only 49.7% voting yes.

What the results mean for families

For parents and taxpayers, a passing vote means school districts will be required to limit property‑tax increases for education funding, potentially easing the financial burden on households. Districts that did not pass the measure will continue to set tax rates based on current budgeting practices.

Next steps

Each school board must now review the vote totals for its constituent towns and formally adopt the results. Once adopted, the Department of Revenue Administration will issue final certification, and the tax‑cap provisions will take effect for the upcoming fiscal year in the districts that passed.

Key takeaways

• 48 of 84 districts achieved the 60% super‑majority needed to enact the tax cap.
• Large regional districts such as Timberlane and Governor Wentworth showed strong approval.
• Several smaller towns narrowly missed the threshold, highlighting local variation in taxpayer sentiment.
• Final implementation depends on school‑board ratification and state certification.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about their district’s next steps, as the tax‑cap policy will directly affect local school funding and property‑tax rates.

Original reporting: WMUR (Hearst) – local news — read the source article.