Jennifer Mandelbaum
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"On the surface, the idea of a school voucher program sounds convincing: Provide funding for lower-resource families to provide their children with the education they feel would be best. These programs, however, divert much-needed funds from public schools. In New Hampshire, more than $24 million that could have gone to support public education were put toward voucher expansion in 2023-2024. Additionally, voucher recipients perform worse than their publicly educated peers. I’m proud to be endorsed by the NEA-NH and AFT-NH for my support of fairly funded, robust public education where all students can learn and thrive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Lawmakers shouldn't come between people and their medical providers. Abortion bans are a danger to people who can become pregnant, and as such, I would condemn medically unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion and support any legislation codifying the right to abortion in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Lawmakers shouldn't come between people and their medical providers. Abortion bans are a danger to people who can become pregnant, and as such, I would condemn medically unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion and support any legislation codifying the right to abortion in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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"?
"Against"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"The affects of climate change are felt acutely on the seacoast, as many residents and businesses lie in flood zones. It is important to keep in mind how any legislative action would have an impact on not only the economy, but also the climate. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting green jobs will help combat climate change while supporting our residents."
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"If we want to attract and keep young talent, we need to create more housing through construction of affordable options, updated zoning policies, and rent stabilization."
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Lawmakers shouldn't come between people and their medical providers. Abortion bans are a danger to people who can become pregnant, and as such, I would condemn medically unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion and support any legislation codifying the right to abortion in New Hampshire."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
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Voting Record, 2024
Voted against legalizing marijuana with licensed outlets, 10% tax (HB 1633)
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"For"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Lawmakers shouldn't come between people and their medical providers. Abortion bans are a danger to people who can become pregnant, and as such, I would condemn medically unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion and support any legislation codifying the right to abortion in New Hampshire."
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"At a federal level, immigration and border security reform is desperately needed. In New Hampshire, no migrants were apprehended crossing our state’s border with Canada illegally in the first half of 2024. There’s a question about whether the $1.4 million allocated for New Hampshire’s Northern Border Task Force Alliance is deterring illegal crossings and improving public safety, or if this initiative is a solution in search of a problem. I am most interested in hearing from local law enforcement about how this approach is working for their towns."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"For"
Voting Record
HB 1665 (2024)
Raises the annual household income limit to qualify for the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, from 350% to 500% of the federal poverty level (from about $100,000 to about $150,000 for a family of four).
The Senate rewrote the bill. The Senate version of the bill raises eligibility to just 400% of the federal poverty level, and extends the timeline for phase-out grants for public schools when students leave to use EFA program funds, from 2026 to 2029. These changes are similar to SB 442, a bill killed in the House.
HB 1633 (2024)
Legalizes and regulates recreational marijuana sales to adults over age twenty-one. As amended by the House, this bill would allow the state to license fifteen cannabis retail outlets. There would be a 10% tax on monthly total gross revenue derived from the sale of cannabis and cannabis products. Smoking in public and consuming marijuana while driving would be illegal. Towns could limit marijuana businesses.
HB 1400 (2024)
Prohibits zoning and planning regulations that set maximum residential parking spaces above one parking space per unit.
HB 1656 (2024)
Greatly increases the per-pupil state education funding for each student receiving special education services. The House amended the bill to establish three weighted categories for special education differentiated aid, with more funding going to students who need more services.
HB 1145 (2024)
Prohibits new solid waste landfill permits in the state for facilities owned by any person other than the state of New Hampshire or a political subdivision thereof.
HB 1649 (2024)
Restricts the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. For example, this bill bans the sale of cosmetics, food packing, carpets, and more products with added PFAS starting July 1, 2028. The House changed that date to January 1, 2027.
The Senate amended the bill to also state that settlement funds from PFAS lawsuits will be deposited in the drinking water and groundwater trust fund and used to fund public water systems impacted by PFAS.
HB 1291 (2024)
Increases the number of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) allowed by right from one to two. This bill also increases the maximum square footage from 750 square feet to 1,000 square feet (and 850 square feet for a second unit). The bill then sets other regulations municipalities can and cannot require for ADUs. For example, the bill states that municipalities may require a property to have at least one half acre to have more than one ADU.
HB 1711 (2024)
Establishes a system to report to the firearm background check system if a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity, not competent to stand trial, or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility. This bill also allows the court to order a person to surrender their firearms in these circumstances. This bill also establishes a process for a person to have their record removed from the background check system after six months, if they are no longer a danger to themselves or others.
