Joseph Rowell
Running for: NH House Strafford County District 20
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?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I want New Hampshire to have abortion restrictions that are strict enough to deter migration from demographics favoring abortion, but loose enough to prevent people growing up and voting for an income tax 20 years later. The 23 week ban is fine. Women can just go to MA, ME, or VT by driving an extra 45 minutes to have their 2nd, 3rd trimester abortions without feeling the need to vote for more poverty producing politicians and policies. Ideally they would stay in these places that better reflect their values."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I want New Hampshire to have abortion restrictions that are strict enough to deter migration from demographics favoring abortion, but loose enough to prevent people growing up and voting for an income tax 20 years later. The 23 week ban is fine. Women can just go to MA, ME, or VT by driving an extra 45 minutes to have their 2nd, 3rd trimester abortions without feeling the need to vote for more poverty producing politicians and policies. Ideally they would stay in these places that better reflect their values."
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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?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"We can make government buildings more energy efficient if the taxpayers get an ROI. That should be the only factor regarding green investments. We will not have cap and trade scams or a carbon tax on my watch."
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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?
"Voter ID with a driver's license or passport. Take away same day registration too."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Municipalities should decide how they would prefer to deal with zoning."
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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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I want New Hampshire to have abortion restrictions that are strict enough to deter migration from demographics favoring abortion, but loose enough to prevent people growing up and voting for an income tax 20 years later. The 23 week ban is fine. Women can just go to MA, ME, or VT by driving an extra 45 minutes to have their 2nd, 3rd trimester abortions without feeling the need to vote for more poverty producing politicians and policies. Ideally they would stay in these places that better reflect their values."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Against"
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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?
"Schools should be funded at the local level."
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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?
"Licensing should be voluntary, or as minimally burdensome as possible. I lean against government control of marijuana, but if it gets sold in state-run liquor stores, there would be pros and cons to weigh out. Ideally, I'd like New Hampshire to have the best legalization bill out of New England. Additionally, free everyone currently incarcerated, expunge all marijuana related offenses, and expand medical use for any illness that it can treat."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Licensing should be voluntary, or as minimally burdensome as possible. I lean against government control of marijuana, but if it gets sold in state-run liquor stores, there would be pros and cons to weigh out. Ideally, I'd like New Hampshire to have the best legalization bill out of New England. Additionally, free everyone currently incarcerated, expunge all marijuana related offenses, and expand medical use for any illness that it can treat."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Licensing should be voluntary, or as minimally burdensome as possible. I lean against government control of marijuana, but if it gets sold in state-run liquor stores, there would be pros and cons to weigh out. Ideally, I'd like New Hampshire to have the best legalization bill out of New England. Additionally, free everyone currently incarcerated, expunge all marijuana related offenses, and expand medical use for any illness that it can treat."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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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?
"I don't see the point. If it's before 23 weeks, that's fine. We are surrounded by states that are more pro-choice. They should just get their abortions in the surrounding states and stay out of New Hampshire forever. I hope everyone can appreciate the absurdity of these questions. Nobody in their right mind would travel to New Hampshire for gender-affirming care, or to get an abortion"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I want New Hampshire to have abortion restrictions that are strict enough to deter migration from demographics favoring abortion, but loose enough to prevent people growing up and voting for an income tax 20 years later. The 23 week ban is fine. Women can just go to MA, ME, or VT by driving an extra 45 minutes to have their 2nd, 3rd trimester abortions without feeling the need to vote for more poverty producing politicians and policies. Ideally they would stay in these places that better reflect their values."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Send them packin'."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
