Andy Martin
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?
"Against"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you support "The Speaker Project" from the organization No Labels, a proposal to change several House rules with the intent of encouraging bipartisan cooperation? (Learn more at https://www.nolabels.org/the-speaker-project/)
"I do not know what the Speaker project proposes but my campaign is totally committed to bringing New Hampshire citizens together and ending partisan bickering."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you believe the "Trump tax plan" bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens?
"It's a mixed bag"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support abolishing any federal agencies or departments?
"Against, generally, but open to discussion"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and redistributing its duties?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?
"For, strongly"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support a ban on federal funds for schools that teach “divisive concepts,” such as critical race theory?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?
"Undecided"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government combat inflation by requiring budget cuts to match any new federal spending?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?
"Against"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?
"We need comprehensive immigration reform."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should there be a path to citizenship for some illegal/undocumented immigrants?
"There should not be a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the government compel corporations to pay more in federal taxes, for example by closing “loopholes?”
"It depends on the final structure of the tax system. GE pays no taxes; that's unfair."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support a law that would allow U.S. officials to turn away migrants seeking asylum when the number of border crossings exceeds a certain number?
"Not strict enough, just Joe Biden senile pablum"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support a federal rule that would oblige automakers to make 50% or more of the vehicles they sell electric?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the federal government eliminate qualified immunity, which generally shields law enforcement officers from lawsuits?
"Undecided"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the federal government expand background checks for firearms sales?
"We need to find a way to limit guns in the hands of terrorists and mental people"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support an expanded child tax credit that sends monthly payments to middle and low income families?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support extending the Trump-backed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) past 2025?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government ban some abortions?
"For; late-term abortions are already banned by federal law; open to discussion and negotiation"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I am pro-life but answering detailed dates and exceptions are excessive. There is no doubt however, that exceptions for rape, incest and to save the health or life of the mother are necessary."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the federal government ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and serious health complications of the mother and/or child?
"For"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Generally speaking, should the federal government give states more control over welfare/entitlement spending through block grants?
"The federal government should give states more control over entitlement spending through block grants."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the government do more to combat climate change, for example by restricting emissions, taxing carbon, or providing incentives to develop clean energy?
"I am for and against; it depends on the program"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the federal government institute a flat income tax for all income brackets while eliminating many deductions?
"I could support if the system was reasonable"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?
"Undecided"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
"We should phase out the subsidy"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the government enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana?
"The government should not enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government increase oversight of state and local police departments?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government have the power to override state public health decisions to close or reopen public areas?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to an abortion as decided in Roe v. Wade?
"Against"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to choose abortion before fetal viability (generally 24 weeks gestation)?
"The Supreme Court has said abortion is a state, not federal, issue."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of coal?
"Not aware of any direct subsidies."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of natural gas?
"Not aware of any direct subsidies."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase subsidies for nuclear energy to bring them into line with subsidies for other energy sources with low greenhouse emissions, such as wind and solar?
"I am undecided on this issue."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?
"Not aware of any direct subsidies."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government provide free tuition at public colleges and universities?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?
"Undecided"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
How should the U.S. combat the Islamic State?
"We must continue with a total effort by all means possible."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Would you vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date?
"No"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the federal government increase spending on defense?
"The federal government should increase spending on defense."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the federal government increase support for scientific research and development?
"The federal government should increase support for scientific research and development."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support increasing military aid to Taiwan?
"For, as long as they paid for their military gear. No free lunch."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support increasing oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the federal government reauthorize the Keystone XL pipeline?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should military aid to Israel include a requirement that Israel take certain actions to reduce civilian casualties?
"Yes, for"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?
"Undecided"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the federal government lower the corporate tax rate?
"To stop companies from leaving the US and to bring our rates more in line with those in Europe, the federal government should lower the corporate tax rate."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?
"Against, but penalties should be reduced"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the U.S. government continue to provide military aid to Ukraine (without putting U.S. soldiers on the ground)?
"100% for"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support increasing federal enforcement of organized retail crime?
"For, where gangs are involved; they are obviously affecting Interstate Commerce"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?
"The federal government should provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide health care and/or insurance to every citizen?
"The federal government should not offer universal health care or insurance."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support a new wealth tax that would require households worth over $100 million to pay a 20% tax on their income and unrealized capital gains?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program?
"The U.S. should impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I am the only congressional candidate opposing Northern Pass. Northern Pass is not committed to bringing energy to New Hampshire, only through New Hampshire."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support presidential action to bar asylum-seekers from staying in the United States before their court date?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?
"Against, cut spending"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by repealing the tax penalty for employers who do not offer health insurance?
"Undecided"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should the federal government repeal the Affordable Care Act/”Obamacare” entirely and start again?
"The federal government should repeal all of the Affordable Care Act/'Obamacare.'"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should federal law require all voters to present a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should Congress revise Section 230, a federal law that shields social media companies from lawsuits over content that appears on their platforms?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?
"Syria - no; Ukraine - yes"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the federal government forgive/cancel up to $10,000 of student loan debt per borrower?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?
"Undecided"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Project Vote Smart Survey, 2000
"Allow parents to use vouchers (equal opportunity scholarships) to send their children to any participating school: public, private or religious. Allow parents to use tax-free savings accounts to send their children to any participating school: public, private or religious."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the federal government continue to turn back migrants seeking asylum under Title 42, a public health law?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?
"I support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?
"I agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement."
