Edward R. Friedrich
Running for: NH House Merrimack County District 04
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"End this unconstitutional program that is taking money from Public Schools. It is projected to cost nearly $80 Million with no accountability and the majority of going to families that were already sending their children to private schools or home schooling. The income threshold is now 350% of the poverty level, which is $120,000."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Live Free or Die should apply to ALL citizens. A woman's decision about her body are between her and her doctor, nobody else"
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Live Free or Die should apply to ALL citizens. A woman's decision about her body are between her and her doctor, nobody else"
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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?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Yes, with a $250,000 exemption."
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Provide incentives for alternative energy like solar, wind and geothermal. Encourage parts manufacturing plants to be developed. Work with the other New England to use the power of strength in numbers to purchase energy."
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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?
"Allow same day voters to return with acceptable ID forms, such as Birth Certificate, utility bill, tax bill."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We need to encourage the development of more affordable housing to make NH more affordable for families and workers want to move here."
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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?
"Increase net metering to provide the incentive to convert to alternative sources."
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Live Free or Die should apply to ALL citizens. A woman's decision about her body are between her and her doctor, nobody else"
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"We must increase the child Care tax credit. Also, we must work with corporations to encourage them to provide childcare to improve opportunities for all potential workers."
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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?
"Revise the Interest and Dividends Tax after it's expiration on Dec. 31, 2024. It brought in $147 Million. Reinstate it with a $50,000 exemption and increase it to 8% for all I and D Revenue over $50,000. Return Business Profits Tax, Corporate Income Tax and Rooms and Meals Tax to what they were prior to decreases."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"We are the only New England state that does not have legal sales and growing of recreational marijuana. Our citizens are going to the neighboring states to get it. We could use the tax revenues to support public education as well as drug treatment programs."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"We are the only New England state that does not have legal sales and growing of recreational marijuana. Our citizens are going to the neighboring states to get it. We could use the tax revenues to support public education as well as drug treatment programs."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"We are the only New England state that does not have legal sales and growing of recreational marijuana. Our citizens are going to the neighboring states to get it. We could use the tax revenues to support public education as well as drug treatment programs."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"We are far below what should be a livable wage. there definitely be an increase, up to a minimum of $12.00 per hour."
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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?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Live Free or Die should apply to ALL citizens. A woman's decision about her body are between her and her doctor, nobody else"
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Town and State law enforcement are not equipped or trained of have enough personnel to do the job of Federal Immigration officials."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Common Sense Gun Safety: Expanded Background Checks, 7 day waiting period, red flag laws, weapon security procedures(safes, gun locks), ban Assault Style Weapons."
