David Rochefort
Running for: NH Senate District 01
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 the current NH law on abortion which prohibits elective late term abortion."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support the current NH law on abortion which prohibits elective late term abortion."
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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?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Climate change is a complicated and global issue, here in New Hampshire we need to do everything we can to protect our state's natural landscape and ensure we have clean air and clean water. I have fought to stop out of state trash from being dumped in the North Country and support clean water initiatives including going after the polluters."
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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?
"For"
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We need more affordable housing in our state, and that begins with increasing the amount of homes being built and cutting any unnecessary and overburdensome regulations and mandates that drive up the costs of construction. I have spoken with too many home builders that tell me that they can be delayed as much as 18 months before starting a project because of regulations - fixing that will make a significant impact on the amount and price of starter homes in our state. When it comes to zoning ordinances specifically, I believe in local control and that local residents and elected officials should decide the future of their 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?
"Lowering electric rates is a priority. We need an all of the above approach to energy to help lower costs. In the past I have supported community solar projects and will support any policy that prioritizes the rate payers of New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support the current NH law on abortion which prohibits elective late term abortion."
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"As a small business owner, one of the most valuable lessons we learned from COVID was how necessary child care is for NH's small business-based economy. There are many ways the state can and should improve child care in NH that go beyond just more funding. Last year's budget, which I supported, included provisions to improve childcare and maternal health dubbed 'Momnibus' which included millions of dollars in new resources. Additionally we need to look at licensing, regulation, and other impediments that child care providers face when trying to open a new facility or expand a current one."
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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?
"For"
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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?
"I'm undecided on home grown for safety and health reasons. I want to learn more about how the seeds and procedures for home cultivation are ensured to safety and quality."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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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?
"I support the current law."
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support the current NH law on abortion which prohibits elective late term abortion."
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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"
