Alice Wade
Serving as: NH House Strafford County District 15
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"While the program can be beneficial for the individuals within it and those who couldn't ordinarily afford private school, it takes away tens of millions of dollars from the public education system that most of the other children rely on."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"All abortion restrictions, including those that claim to allow for medical exceptions, are unnecessary barriers to care when the decision should remain between patients and their doctors, not politicians. We have seen in Texas that even in cases like Kate Cox where the health of the mother and life of the fetus was at risk, politicians have stepped in to block care. Pregnant women have been bleeding out in parking lots with sepsis because they weren't close enough to death to be considered to have a medical exception. Cases where abortion is needed after 24 weeks are almost never voluntary and most always due to a tragic situation that politicians have no place getting in the middle of."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"All abortion restrictions, including those that claim to allow for medical exceptions, are unnecessary barriers to care when the decision should remain between patients and their doctors, not politicians. We have seen in Texas that even in cases like Kate Cox where the health of the mother and life of the fetus was at risk, politicians have stepped in to block care. Pregnant women have been bleeding out in parking lots with sepsis because they weren't close enough to death to be considered to have a medical exception. Cases where abortion is needed after 24 weeks are almost never voluntary and most always due to a tragic situation that politicians have no place getting in the middle of."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I don't believe anyone who is already struggling to afford necessities should be taxed any more than they are currently, but I do believe that the wealthy should pay their fair share for the benefit of all Granite Staters. I would support some form of wealth tax depending on the structure to pay for improved public services such as education and childcare."
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"While New Hampshire does need more funding for education, affordable housing, and other programs, I would be against any tax structure that overly burdens those who are already struggling to pay their bills."
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Climate change is an existential crisis that must be addressed at all levels of government and will require international, state-wide, and local efforts to address. New Hampshire must do more to invest in clean energy, upgrading our power grid, and reducing fossil fuel consumption."
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Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?
"For"
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"A primary cause of NH's affordable housing crisis is due to zoning barriers blocking developments. We cannot solve this problem without expanding housing capacity through reduced zoning barriers and increased funding."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"All abortion restrictions, including those that claim to allow for medical exceptions, are unnecessary barriers to care when the decision should remain between patients and their doctors, not politicians. We have seen in Texas that even in cases like Kate Cox where the health of the mother and life of the fetus was at risk, politicians have stepped in to block care. Pregnant women have been bleeding out in parking lots with sepsis because they weren't close enough to death to be considered to have a medical exception. Cases where abortion is needed after 24 weeks are almost never voluntary and most always due to a tragic situation that politicians have no place getting in the middle of."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"There is a dire lack of affordable, quality childcare that is burdening families. We must do more to expand the number of providers in the system and make it more affordable."
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"Local property taxes can vary wildly based on the municipality which can create a large gap in funding between schools across the state. We are currently only funding about half as much money as is constitutionally required per student, so while local property taxes will always play some role, increased and more equitable funding across the board is essential to improve our public education system."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Marijuana legalization will bring millions of tax dollars into the state that can be used to improve education, housing, drug abuse treatment, and other important programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Marijuana legalization will bring millions of tax dollars into the state that can be used to improve education, housing, drug abuse treatment, and other important programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Marijuana legalization will bring millions of tax dollars into the state that can be used to improve education, housing, drug abuse treatment, and other important programs."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Our current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is doing the people of New Hampshire a disservice. The time has long passed for a livable minimum wage to be passed in this state."
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"All abortion restrictions, including those that claim to allow for medical exceptions, are unnecessary barriers to care when the decision should remain between patients and their doctors, not politicians. We have seen in Texas that even in cases like Kate Cox where the health of the mother and life of the fetus was at risk, politicians have stepped in to block care. Pregnant women have been bleeding out in parking lots with sepsis because they weren't close enough to death to be considered to have a medical exception. Cases where abortion is needed after 24 weeks are almost never voluntary and most always due to a tragic situation that politicians have no place getting in the middle of."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Against"
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Common-sense gun reforms like requiring training, background checks, waiting periods, or red-flag laws are obvious solutions that don't infringe on the rights of responsible gun-owners and could prevent future tragedies."
