Ernie Bencivenga
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion as contraception should never be allowed."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion as contraception should never be allowed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Schools should never have these discussions with any child 18 and under. These discussions with should be between parents and their children."
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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"?
"These concepts are opinions and therefore remain out of classrooms. Identifying oppressors or the oppressed can only promote negative outcomes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am employed in Mass. Why can't NH recover some or all the income tax I pay to Mass.?"
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Against"
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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?
"Elections are scheduled. They are not popup. If adults can plan for other events they can plan to show up to vote. Registration and proof prior to election day. If they move in from another district they can return to that district or absentee vote in their prior district."
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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?
"Electric cars should bear the same cost as gas and diesel fueled vehicles to pay for roads and bridges."
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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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Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Abortion as contraception should never be allowed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
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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?
"All education should be privatized."
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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?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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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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Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Abortion as contraception should never be allowed."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Definitely not."
