Candidates for office. *denotes incumbent
State Representative,Hillsborough 1(Antrim, Hillsborough, Windsor) (two seats)
Democratic Candidate: Marjorie Porter*, Hillsborough
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2010 - present); retired teacher; small business owner
Supports New Hampshire raising the minimum wage.
Undecided on New Hampshire legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Supports New Hampshire passing stricter gun control laws.
Does not support New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Supports New Hampshire creating a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Supports New Hampshire increasing the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts.
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
“Government has no place in this most personal decision made by a woman, her family, and her doctor.”
Democratic Candidate: Susanne White, Hillsborough
Did not complete survey.
Republican Candidate: Jim Fedolfi*, Hillsborough
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - present); Owner, Fedolfi Construction; Founder, Value Mart Discount Store
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“Minimum wage was created to give entry level workers, those with no skills or low skills a chance to get a job. Unfortunately politicians have messed up our economy so badly that skilled people are forced to compete for these jobs. My answer is no. My answer is to elect Republicans to get this economy growing again”
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“No I still believe it to be a gateway drug much like alcohol.”
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
“I can’t believe that the Constitution is quite clear. ‘The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.’ What part of ‘shall not be infringed’ don’t people understand?”
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
Voted against HB 1218, SB 159, and HB 365, all bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
Voted against HB 712 and SB 1, both bills that would establish a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Republican Candidate: John Valera, Windsor
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - 2018); postal service, retired
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
Voted against raising the minimum wage to $9.50 in 2018 and $12 in 2019, with annual cost of living adjustments starting in 2020 (HB 115)
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“I support marijuana legalization.”
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
“I oppose stricter gun control laws.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“I support allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs.”
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
When asked about banning abortion after 20 weeks gestation on our 2018 survey, Valera wrote, “I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.”
State Representative,Hillsborough 3(Bennington, Greenfield, Hancock)
Democratic Candidate: Dan Pickering*, Hancock
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2018 - present); teacher; administrator; treasurer, Hancock Town Democratic Committee
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
Voted for HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour), HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour), and SB 10 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour)
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
Voted for SB 159 and HB 365, both bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
Voted for HB 712 and SB 1, both bills that would establish a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
Voted for HB 1285 and HB 564 (banning firearms on school grounds), HB 1608 (banning large capacity magazines), HB 109 (expanding firearm background checks), HB 514 (establishing a waiting period for firearm purchases), and HB 687 (establishing extreme risk protection orders, similar to a red flag law).
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
Voted for HB 686, a bill that would increased per-pupil school funding by extending the interest and dividends tax to capital gains. HB 686 would also have increased the exemptions and filing thresholds for the interest and dividends tax, and lowered the state property tax rate.
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
Voted for HB 481, a bill to legalize and tax marijuana for adults over age twenty-one.
Republican Candidate: David Bedard, Hancock
Experience: Candidate, NH House of Representatives (2013, 2018)
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
“I pledge to you that, if elected to serve the people, I will work tirelessly to: 1. Cut Taxes and Fees and Oppose any Tax Increase”
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
“I pledge to you that, if elected to serve the people, I will work tirelessly to: 1. Cut Taxes and Fees and Oppose any Tax Increase”
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
” Reduce and reform our business taxes and reduce government regulations to help our economy grow and attract new, good paying jobs to our state, while helping our existing businesses grow and thrive.”
State Representative,Hillsborough 4(Francestown, Greenville, Lyndeborough, Wilton) (two seats)
Democratic Candidate: Jennifer Bernet*, Wilton
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2018 - present)
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
“Voted to increase state funding to local school districts, reducing property taxes.”
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“Strong Family Friendly Economy: Voted for paid family and medical leave”
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
Voted for HB 1218, SB 159, and HB 365, all bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
Voted for HB 1285 and HB 564 (banning firearms on school grounds), HB 1608 (banning large capacity magazines), HB 109 and HB 1379 (expanding firearm background checks), HB 514 and HB 1101 (establishing a waiting period for firearm purchases), and HB 687 (establishing extreme risk protection orders, similar to a red flag law).
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
Voted for HB 481, a bill to legalize and tax marijuana for adults over age twenty-one.
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
Voted for HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour), HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour), and SB 10 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour)
Democratic Candidate: Kermit Williams*, Wilton
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2012 - present)
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
Voted for HB 686, a bill that would increased per-pupil school funding by extending the interest and dividends tax to capital gains. HB 686 would also have increased the exemptions and filing thresholds for the interest and dividends tax, and lowered the state property tax rate.
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
Voted for HB 712 and SB 1, both bills that would establish a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
Voted for HB 1218, SB 159, and HB 365, all bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
Voted for HB 1285 and HB 564 (banning firearms on school grounds), HB 1608 (banning large capacity magazines), HB 109 and HB 1379 (expanding firearm background checks), HB 514 (establishing a waiting period for firearm purchases), and HB 687 (establishing extreme risk protection orders, similar to a red flag law).
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
Voted for HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour), HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour), and SB 10 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour)
Republican Candidate: Jim Kofalt, Wilton
Experience: Software Executive; Finance Council, St. Marie Parish in Manchester
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
“I oppose stricter gun control laws.”
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“I oppose marijuana legalization.”
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“No. Minimum wage destroys economic opportunity for lower-skilled workers and makes it harder for many small businesses to operate at a profit.”
Republican Candidate: Lisa Post, Lyndeborough
Experience: Assistant Town Clerk; Member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Member, School Budget Committee
Did not complete survey.
State Representative,Hillsborough 24(Peterborough) (two seats)
Democratic Candidate: Peter Leishman*
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
“I support NH adding an income tax on earned income.”
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
“I support NH’s participation in RGGI as presently structured.”
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
Voted for HB 1218, SB 159, and HB 365, all bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts.
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
Leishman voted in support of HB1101-FN (Waiting period), HB1379 (Background checks), HB 687 (Red flag law), and HB 1285 (Prohibiting guns on school grounds).
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“I oppose marijuana legalization.”
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
Voted for HB 712 and SB 1, both bills that would establish a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
Voted against the “education freedom savings account program” (SB 193)
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
Voted for HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour) and HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour)
Democratic Candidate: Ivy Vann*
Supports New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income.
Supports New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax.
Supports New Hampshire continuing to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit.
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Supports New Hampshire increasing public access to reports of police misconduct.
Supports New Hampshire passing stricter gun control laws.
Supports New Hampshire legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
“Late abortions are vanishingly rare and completely necessary in those rare instances.”
Supports New Hampshire creating a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Against New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.
Supports New Hampshire increasing the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts. “We should also equalize funding across districts.”
Supports New Hampshire raise the minimum wage.
Republican Candidate: Christopher Maidment
Should New Hampshire add an income tax on earned income?
“No Income Tax! Not Now, Not Ever!”
Does not support New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax.
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
“RGGI is already defunct with 100% being refunded to ratepayers. It needs to go away.”
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
“Net Metering is the subsidization of green energy and costs ratepayers (especially those who can NOT afford solar panels,) much more!”
Supports New Hampshire increasing public access to reports of police misconduct.
Does not support New Hampshire passing stricter gun control laws.
Supports New Hampshire legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Supports New Hampshire banning abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.
Does not support New Hampshire creating a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“Education funding should go to students, not systems.”
Does not support New Hampshire increasing the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts.
Does not support New Hampshire raising the minimum wage.
Republican Candidate: David Pilcher
Did not complete survey.
State Representative,Hillsborough 25(New Ipswich, Sharon, Temple) (two seats)
Republican Candidate: Paul Somero*, New Ipswich
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - present), Real Estate Developer
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
Voted against HB 712 and SB 1, both bills that would establish a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
Voted against HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour), HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour), and SB 10 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour)
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
Voted for HB 1649, which would establish a road usage fee ranging from $10 to $125, based on a vehicle’s miles per gallon, as part of annual car registration.
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
“I oppose NH adding a broad-based sales tax.”
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“I oppose marijuana legalization.”
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
“I oppose NH adding an income tax on earned income.”
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
“I oppose stricter gun control laws.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
Voted for the “education freedom savings account program” (SB 193)
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
Voted against SB 124, a bill to revise the required minimum percentages of renewable energy in the Renewable Portfolio Standard, particularly to extend goals from 2025 to 2040.
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
In 2019 Rep. Somero voted for HB 365, a bill to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering, generally from 1 megawatt to 5 megawatts. However, he later voted to sustain Gov. Sununu’s veto of the bill. Rep. Somero also voted against HB 1218 and SB 159, two 2020 bills to increase the electric generating capacity of customer generators who may participate in net energy metering.
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
Voted against HB 611 and HB 1672, both bills that would allow any voter to vote by absentee ballot, whether or not he or she will actually be absent on election day.
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
Voted to consider HB 1475, a bill that would prohibit abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.
Republican Candidate: Diane Kelley, Temple
Should NH add an income tax on earned income or a broad-based sales tax?
Kelley signed the 2020 Coalition of NH Taxpayers Pledge: “I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire.”
Democratic Candidate: Elizabeth Crooker, Temple
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“Yes. New Hampshire’s working families deserve a viable family and medical leave program. By mandating it, more workers, especially low-income workers who may not have access to any other type of paid leave, will have access to family and medical paid leave.”
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“Yes, New Hampshire’s workers have gone much too long without an increase. Our state’s workers deserve to earn a livable wage. The COVID crisis made it very clear that our “essential” workers are underpaid. We expected them to work through a pandemic, but then don’t pay them a living wage. That’s wrong. And studies show when minimum wage is increased, that increase is spent thereby helping grow the economy.”
Supports New Hampshire creating a road usage fee.
Does not support New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax.
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“Yes. This industry will generate much needed tax income for our state and reduce the burden on our legal system.”
Does not support New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income.
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
“Yes, we need universal background checks and reporting on multiple purchases.”
Does not support New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
“Yes, we must act on climate change before it is too late. We must free ourselves from our dependence on fossil fuels.”
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
“Yes. Voting is the heart of our democracy. It should be accessible to all citizens. There is no proof of widespread voting fraud. As long as we have protections in place to ensure that mail in ballots are submitted, counted, and tracked, voting by mail is safe.
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
It is not the government’s role to regulate a woman’s body. The decision to have an abortion is a private one.
Democratic Candidate: Laura Lynch, Temple
Experience: State House of Representatives Candidate (2016)
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“Absolutely.”
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“Absolutely.”
Should New Hampshire add a broad-based sales tax?
Only if it is absolutely needed.
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“Yes and not sell it in state liquor stores. Forcing a person who may not drink and yet smokes marijuana, to shop in a liquor store is cruel.”
Should New Hampshire add an income tax on earned income?
“If it is absolutely needed.”
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
“Absolutely and the concealed carry law should be revoked as it is now. A permit should be needed.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“Absolutely not.”
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
“Absolutely.”
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Supports the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees.
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
“No, it is up to the woman to decide. It is between her and her doctor.”
State Representative,Hillsborough 26(Brookline, Mason)
Democratic Candidate: Brian Rater, Brookline
Experience: Software engineer
Should New Hampshire add a broad-based sales tax?
“I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax.”
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
“I support New Hampshire’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.”
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
“I support stricter gun control laws.”
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“I support marijuana legalization.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs.”
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
“I would not support unless it had broad public support and a mechanism to ensure that the property taxes would be equally offset.”
Democratic Candidate: Chris Wheeler, Brookline
Experience: Self-employed
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
“Depending on rationale and specifics for how such a tax would be used, I could take a position - more study required.”
Supports New Hampshire continuing to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit.
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
“Only to give guidance to townships for (a) removing ‘bad apples’ (b) improving culture & professional training of our police; and (c) building public trust in community policing effort”
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“The state should connect the data on the economic / fiscal advantages with clear public health messaging to protect minors under 18 and add a new taxable revenue stream.”
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“This is a public health policy issue with successful example to the drawn from, in other states.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“I am against public funding of charter schools; I advocate for more fair equitable funding of public schools with re-toaling the per -pupil taxation.”
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
“The economic context at the town/ district level, (as related to property taxes), directly impact the problem of per-pupil funding disparities - more study needed to decide.”
Supports New Hampshire raising the minimum wage.
Republican Candidate: John Lewicke, Mason
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - 2018); Vietnam Veteran; electrical/systems engineer (retired)
Should New Hampshire add a broad-based sales tax?
“We are doing better than most states currently. Why would we want to change?”
Does not support New Hampshire continuing to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit.
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
“If any form of renewable power production is to be increased, there has to be a scaled transition from retail rates to wholesale rates incorporated. For instance: retail rate to 1 megawatt, transition to wholesale rate at 5 megawatt incrementally.”
Supports New Hampshire increasing public access to reports of police misconduct.
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
“New Hampshire is among the safest states in the US. Private ownership of guns is likely part of the reason that is true.”
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“Marijuana is already ‘de facto’ legal. It’s better to make it legal ‘de jure’ than leave it to police to use selective enforcement arbitrarily. We really need to take a hard look at all drug laws. The War on Drugs has been a complete failure. Continuing to make and enforce laws that have had perverse effects for fifty years is an exercise in futility.”
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
“Since the federal courts have (unconstitutionally) arrogated unto themselves all questions relating to abortion, any action by the state legislature will be overturned.”
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“Different families have different needs. Forcing everyone into a state mandated, one size fits all program will deprive families of resources they could better used in other ways.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“This already exists through the ‘Croydon law’. If the teachers’ unions go on strike this year as they are threatening to do, we will need to re-allocate funds so children are educated. Since “remote learning” already has started, it makes sense to re-allocate to home schooling and private schools that already know how to get the job done.”
Does not support New Hampshire increasing the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts.
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“Markets, including labor markets, work well. Top down approaches don’t work, and often hurt those they are intended to help. (Illustrated by Seattle and other cities driving out low wage jobs by increasing minimums.)”
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
“We are doing better than most states currently. Why would we want to change?
Republican Candidate: Diane Pauer, Brookline
Experience: Electrical engineer; full-time military spouse & mother; Hollis Brookline Cooperative School District Budget Committee chair & member; retired
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
“I do not support the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) which is a regional cap-and-trade program. Moreover, I support legislation to rebate all the funds from RGGI back to ratepayers.”
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
“I oppose net metering expansion.”
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
“I support effective law enforcement to provide safety and security under the law for all citizens. I also support due process under the law for all individuals. Portions of employee personnel files are confidential under current NH RSAs. Alleged police misconduct should be handled by the the police chief in accordance with department policies. In the cases in which police misconduct is brought to trial then information will be accessible to the public as allowed by the judicial process.”
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
“I support the U.S. Constitution and the N.H. Constitution which includes the right to bear arms. Moreover, law abiding citizens’ rights should not be infringed upon by the government. N.H.’s constitutional carry must be protected.”
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
“I oppose legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as it is a proven gateway drug to stronger, more addictive and dangerous drugs and is related to illegal drug trafficking and crime. However, I do support the legal use of cannabis for medical use as prescribed by a medical provider as medically indicated.”
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
“I support the right to life from conception (to natural death) with exceptions for rape, incest, and health complications in which the life of the mother is at risk. These exceptions, in which a crime against the mother has occurred and/or severe fetal anomalies are present which endangers the life of the mother, are extraordinary instances in which decisions are best made by the mother, father, and parents, in the case of a minor, with the advice of their medical providers. Each case is unique and complex, and the government should not be involved in these instances. Notwithstanding, every effort should be made to protect and preserve the lives of both the unborn and the mother at all times; and in the case of severe fetal anomalies, the Principle of Double Effect should be followed when possible.”
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“I oppose any and all statewide income taxes. A mandatory statewide family and medical leave program paid for by payroll deductions is an income tax. Alternatively, I support a voluntary, private opt-in family and medical leave programs which can be offered by companies, if the companies choose to include such a program to their employees as part of a competitive employee benefits package.”
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
“I support School Choice. One size does not fit all. Parents/guardians should have the right to decide the type of education delivery (public, charter, private, micro, or home schools) that works best for their child and their family. Therefore, I support tax revenues for all school choice options.”
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
“I oppose N.H. increasing state level per-pupil funding. Voters of each local school district should determine the amount of funding they can support, since the education funding comes mostly from local property taxes.”
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“The federal minimum wage is appropriate. Individual businesses can chose to raise employee wages based on their business models. I support the free market to determine wages.”
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
“I oppose a state income tax, including any tax on earned income. Therefore, I oppose a mandatory Family Leave Act payroll deduction, which is an income tax. Additionally, I support the repeal of the existing interest and dividends tax.”
State Representative,Hillsborough 38(Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Hillsborough, Lyndeborough, Wilton, Windsor) (two seats)
Democratic Candidate: James Bosman*, Francestown
Experience: Representative, NH House of Representatives (2018 - present); retired educator
Supports New Hampshire continuing to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit.
Supports New Hampshire increasing public access to reports of police misconduct.
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
“Equal opportunities and a fair livable wage are key to economic growth.”
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
“Women’s health care and reproductive rights should be left to the individual and her provider.”
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Supports New Hampshire legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Should New Hampshire add an income tax on earned income?
“NH needs to comply with its responsibilities to fund an adequate education for all students, regardless of where they live. Relying on local property taxes is unfair and not sustainable.”
Should New Hampshire pass stricter gun control laws?
“Sensible safety laws are supported by Granite Staters, including background checks for all sales and a reasonable waiting period.”
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
“Again, this is pro-family and pro-NH.”
Does not support New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
“NH must comply with its court mandated responsibility.”
Should New Hampshire add a broad-based sales tax?
“NH needs to comply with its responsibilities to fund an adequate education for all students, regardless of where they live. Relying on local property taxes is unfair and not sustainable.”
Democratic Candidate: Stephanie Hyland, Francestown
Did not complete survey.
Republican Candidate: Riche Colombe, Hillsborough
Experience: Alternate Trustee, Fuller Public Library; Board Member, Greater Hillsborough Area Chamber of Commerce; Treasurer/Secretary, Greater Hillsborough Republican Town Committee; Treasurer, Back In The Saddle Equine Therapy Center (BITS ETC); EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (retired)
Did not complete survey.
Republican Candidate: Jim Creighton, Antrim
Experience: Colonel, U.S. Army (retired); owner of two small businesses; supervisor of the Checklist, Antrim
Does not support New Hampshire continuing to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit.
Against New Hampshire raising the minimum wage.
Supports New Hampshire banning abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.
Supports New Hampshire increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.
Does not support New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income.
Does not support New Hampshire passing stricter gun control laws.
Does not support New Hampshire creating a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out.
Supports New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.
Does not support New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax.