John G. Stafford
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"Yes, if reasonable cost/benefit could be assured."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I support term limits for NH elected officials. Should have discussion on max length of terms to allow electoral officials to benefit the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I support some casino gambling in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I oppose basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards. Support local control but standards for Common Core are in line with most local standards any way"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
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, 2016
Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?
"I support increased law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"This project would benefit the state but has become a 'NIMBY' issue. Allow to proceed with more effort at causing lesser possible disruption"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"I support the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood. Investigate other alternatives for necessary routine health care issues. Limit uses of current funding to more acceptable levels."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I support NH continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?
"Parents should not be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"Allow judicious expansion with emphasis on technological advancement."