Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban
Running for: NH House Grafton County District 18
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?
"I have gone on public record (letters to the editor and in campaigning) to oppose this veiled program for -- often -- religious based education, not meeting state standards especially of science and DEI programs."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"NH was a pioneer here. The state should have NO right over a WOMAN's right to control HER body."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"NH was a pioneer here. The state should have NO right over a WOMAN's right to control HER body."
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Needs public discussion, but politicians avoid it."
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"This is a controversial issue in the state of NH that has a unique history."
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"This is where a tax based should be centered, for state revenue."
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Tax those with the greatest assets. Contrast with Republican favoring the rich. "
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Climate change is here--so apparent that even the deniers have backed off somewhat. Fracking needs more public education as to its harms."
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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?
"Voting is a responsibility, not an absolute right without regulation."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"There is a great need for more public housing in the state and in many other states in New England."
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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 do not have enough information to take a position."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"NH was a pioneer here. The state should have NO right over a WOMAN's right to control HER body."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Working mothers -- outside the home (all women work except the upper classes). A critical local and national need."
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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?
"But funding by the state of NH for private religious education needs serious revision or retraction."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"This is a regional and national trend and NH should not fall behind the current wave of acceptance of marijuana use for personal and medical purposes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"This is a regional and national trend and NH should not fall behind the current wave of acceptance of marijuana use for personal and medical purposes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Other New England states, such as Rhode Island, have adopted this approach."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"NH has one of the lowest minimum wages in the US."
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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?
"Clearly a growing and important need!"
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"NH was a pioneer here. The state should have NO right over a WOMAN's right to control HER body."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"This has not been an issue thus far and Manchester--NH's largest city--has welcome African and other immigrants."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Yes, especially after too many tragic outcomes in the last few years. However, NH gun culture is more for hunting than other recent tragic cases. 'Open carry' is NOT a good idea."
