Brian Blackden
Running for: NH House Merrimack County District 28
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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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Due to fraternal concerns (he wants child) and if one so chooses there are many birth control measures available if a woman doesn't want to be pregnant. *Exception for crime*"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Due to fraternal concerns (he wants child) and if one so chooses there are many birth control measures available if a woman doesn't want to be pregnant. *Exception for crime*"
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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?
"Possibly a tax to defend NH in the event we have a border crisis like the southern border"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Lower business rate, more products and employment"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Open to suggestions to make a case for 1% over 500K"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Not convinced of a need, would need to see scientific data"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"ID at poll of citizenship is my desire. If a registration is to occur, it is common sense you would need an ID at the time it would be a waste of resources to make special arrangements."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Good to help employment"
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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?
"I think I would need to compare current regulations."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Due to fraternal concerns (he wants child) and if one so chooses there are many birth control measures available if a woman doesn't want to be pregnant. *Exception for crime*"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Would have to examine details of stakeholders and who is to benefit."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"It is pushing students out of public schools as education is not improving with higher taxes."
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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?
"It is federall illegal"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"It is federall illegal"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"It is federall illegal"
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Use federal"
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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?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Due to fraternal concerns (he wants child) and if one so chooses there are many birth control measures available if a woman doesn't want to be pregnant. *Exception for crime*"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Especially with illegal persons"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Introduction of mentally adjudicated into NICS, actually see gun crimes get prosecuted by mandate"
