Craig Cunningham
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I am personally opposed to abortion, I am also opposed to empowering the government to set rules on what a woman can do to her body. Very few people would even consider an abortion after 24 weeks, when it is medically necessary to protect there should be no government imposed barriers that would prevent it. Prior to 24 weeks abortion should not be an issue for government to decide."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I am personally opposed to abortion, I am also opposed to empowering the government to set rules on what a woman can do to her body. Very few people would even consider an abortion after 24 weeks, when it is medically necessary to protect there should be no government imposed barriers that would prevent it. Prior to 24 weeks abortion should not be an issue for government to decide."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Teachers need to be free to address issues in the classroom in an age-appropriate way. A ban on age-appropriate discussions could harm students who are from non-traditional families. We should not place obstacles in the way of teachers who are simply doing their job."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?
"Teachers need to be able to discuss facts and show how those facts have impacted our county's history. We have a proud heritage as a country but were not perfect, we have a great system that allows for injustices to be corrected with constitutional amendments. It was wrong that women couldn't vote at one time, we recognized that and passed the 19th amendment. Allowing open discussions about our past imperfections and how people had the courage to fix them allows students to aspire to change things and make them better."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Business Tax was initiated in 1972 to consolidate a number of local taxes. Original intent was to use the tax to build infrastructure to support economic development in NH. The tax was shared with local communities to help them to also build infrastructure. I am in favor of maintaining the business tax and using it as intended."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
"Gas taxes are currently used to maintain our highways. We need to start thinking about how to fund highways equitably which may involve user fees for electric vehicles."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"We've got to look at some of the success stories in other states and build enabling legislation to help bring more renewable energy into our mix. As neighboring states become less reliant on out of state generation NH electric rates payers will absorb a higher percentage of the transmission costs. Renewable energy sources have become more competitive because of early adaptors, it is time for us to take advantage of these changes as a means to reduce our energy costs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I am personally opposed to abortion, I am also opposed to empowering the government to set rules on what a woman can do to her body. Very few people would even consider an abortion after 24 weeks, when it is medically necessary to protect there should be no government imposed barriers that would prevent it. Prior to 24 weeks abortion should not be an issue for government to decide."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"Against"
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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?
"Legalizing marijuana should also create a revenue stream for the state. I believe that like we've seen in other states, the private sector should have responsibility for sales and marketing of cannabis"
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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?
"Legalizing marijuana should also create a revenue stream for the state. I believe that like we've seen in other states, the private sector should have responsibility for sales and marketing of cannabis"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Legalizing marijuana should also create a revenue stream for the state. I believe that like we've seen in other states, the private sector should have responsibility for sales and marketing of cannabis"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"I would be willing to consider additional exemptions for residents over age 65."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I am personally opposed to abortion, I am also opposed to empowering the government to set rules on what a woman can do to her body. Very few people would even consider an abortion after 24 weeks, when it is medically necessary to protect there should be no government imposed barriers that would prevent it. Prior to 24 weeks abortion should not be an issue for government to decide."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I am in favor of waiting periods and extreme risk laws"
