Janet Larsen
Running for: NH House Rockingham County District 38
Larsen met the requirements to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate.
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 believe in the rights of parents to control the education of their children. I believe that parents know what the best educational choice is to meet the needs of their children."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"We each have our own individual beliefs and convictions about abortion. I believe that life starts at conception, and a fetus is a baby in the womb. NH law allows abortion up to 24 weeks (6 months) providing a woman adequate time to make a choice related to keeping or ending her pregnancy. The law also allows for termination of the pregnancy if the mother's health or life is at risk, or if the pre-born baby has a fatal birth defect. I would acknowledge the current NH law regarding legal abortion."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"We each have our own individual beliefs and convictions about abortion. I believe that life starts at conception, and a fetus is a baby in the womb. NH law allows abortion up to 24 weeks (6 months) providing a woman adequate time to make a choice related to keeping or ending her pregnancy. The law also allows for termination of the pregnancy if the mother's health or life is at risk, or if the pre-born baby has a fatal birth defect. I would acknowledge the current NH law regarding legal abortion."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"State and local economies flourish when people keep as much of their hard earned income as possible to spend as they see fit. It's time that we used our critical thinking skills to, with due diligence, make smarter choices of how tax payers money is being spent."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"The current inflation and increase in costs is breaking the banks of our NH families and first time home buyers who are struggling to get ahead. Any costs that we can hold or decrease are critical. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Support for small business is critical to strenthen our economy. 98% of the businesses in New Hampshire are small businesses which employ 50% of the workforce in the state. Lower business taxes encourage growth which adds revenue and jobs to the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"People who are already taxed on the money invested in either a house, retirement savings account, inheritance should not have to pay twice. This is a disingenuous way of collecting more money from those who have paid already and may prevent further investment which stimulates the economy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"We should all be responsible for how we treat the environment and do what we can on a personal level as we are able. Climate change is defined by people with an agenda, and means different things to those different agendas."
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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?
"Each voter has the responsibility to register to vote meeting all the requirements ahead of time rather than on the same day of voting unless there are extenuating circumstances. I support the requirement to produce positive identification and proof of NH residency and US citizenship upon registering at your city of town clerk or on voting day during same day registration. A signed affidavit is not adequate proof of domicile or citizenship and prone to fraud."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Affordable housing is a critical issue for renters and home buyers as well as seniors. Incentives and grant funding (without adding or increasing taxes) as well as holding towns accountable to meet requirements already enacted by the state are necessary to relieve the crisis."
Other| Read My Position
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?
"I don't know enough about this yet to share an educated opinion."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"We each have our own individual beliefs and convictions about abortion. I believe that life starts at conception, and a fetus is a baby in the womb. NH law allows abortion up to 24 weeks (6 months) providing a woman adequate time to make a choice related to keeping or ending her pregnancy. The law also allows for termination of the pregnancy if the mother's health or life is at risk, or if the pre-born baby has a fatal birth defect. I would acknowledge the current NH law regarding legal abortion."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"I am not informed about this topic and don't know who this would apply to and what the funding is now."
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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?
"I support local control of education policy and funding to create the best managed school systems."
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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?
"Undecided on 'retail' cannabis but think that if managed with state oversight might assure that no dangerous substances are added in the process."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Undecided on 'retail' cannabis but think that if managed with state oversight might assure that no dangerous substances are added in the process."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Undecided on 'retail' cannabis but think that if managed with state oversight might assure that no dangerous substances are added in the process."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"I would need to do some research to understand the minimum wage discussion in NH, but I do believe that when minimum wages have been raised in other states businesses have had to lay off employees, reduce their hours and increase the cost of products and services to be able to afford increased payroll. This would also have an impact on our seasonal businesses and employees."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"We each have our own individual beliefs and convictions about abortion. I believe that life starts at conception, and a fetus is a baby in the womb. NH law allows abortion up to 24 weeks (6 months) providing a woman adequate time to make a choice related to keeping or ending her pregnancy. The law also allows for termination of the pregnancy if the mother's health or life is at risk, or if the pre-born baby has a fatal birth defect. I would acknowledge the current NH law regarding legal abortion."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"I oppose any sanctuary status in the state, and would oppose any action to bring illegal immigrants into the state for any reason. I oppose amnesty for anyone who already has entered New Hampshire illegally which undermines the system and rewards illegal behavior."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support the 2nd amendment with the intent that law-abiding citizens of New Hampshire have a right to protect and defend their lives, their families, and their property without government infringement."
