Ben Prescott
Running for: NH House Hillsborough County District 17
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?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support leaving the current 24 weeks law in place. Most people find it reasonable."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support leaving the current 24 weeks law in place. Most people find it reasonable."
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Many retired fixed income folks rely on lifelong investments that prove them income through interest and dividends. It's would be unfair to tax their income while the rest of the state enjoys no income tax."
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Not when the solution presented is just raising taxes and spending."
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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?
"There needs to be a balance of building more housing while preserving communities."
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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?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support leaving the current 24 weeks law in place. Most people find it reasonable."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Increased funding accompanied by decreased regulatory burden."
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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?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"There are many potential pros and cons that need to be weighed out. Should potentially be a ballot initiative."
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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?
"There are many potential pros and cons that need to be weighed out. Should potentially be a ballot initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"There are many potential pros and cons that need to be weighed out. Should potentially be a ballot initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support leaving the current 24 weeks law in place. Most people find it reasonable."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"For"
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
