Mark E. McConkey
Running for: NH Senate District 03
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"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support the current law which puts certain limits on abortions after 6 months. I do not feel like additional legislation is needed at this time."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support the current law which puts certain limits on abortions after 6 months. I do not feel like additional legislation is needed at this time."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"I have long worked to protect the beautiful natural landscape of our state. My district includes several mountains, lakes and rivers, that are the heart and soul of our state and a national attraction. It is incumbent on all of us to protect New Hampshire beauty."
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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?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Housing is a major issues in our state. I think we need to do everything we can to eliminate red tape and regulations that are causing home construction costs to go up, and are delaying much needed building - in particular when it comes to the construction of starter homes."
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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 support an all of the above approach to energy. I think we should encourage more use of renewables and alternative fuels and do everything we can to lower energy rates for working families and businesses, in particular manufacturers."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support the current law which puts certain limits on abortions after 6 months. I do not feel like additional legislation is needed at this time."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Childcare is a critical issue, in particular for young families. I was proud to vote for the budget which included increased funding for various childcare and support services. I think we also need to look at removing regulations that may be outdated or hindering the expansion of childcare facilities and services."
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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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"I have always supported medical marijuana, and I supported the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. I share in some of the concerns from the law enforcement community about public health and safety relative to legalization, and would like to learn more about the impacts legalization has had on other states."
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?
"I have always supported medical marijuana, and I supported the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. I share in some of the concerns from the law enforcement community about public health and safety relative to legalization, and would like to learn more about the impacts legalization has had on other states."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I have always supported medical marijuana, and I supported the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. I share in some of the concerns from the law enforcement community about public health and safety relative to legalization, and would like to learn more about the impacts legalization has had on other states."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support the current law which puts certain limits on abortions after 6 months. I do not feel like additional legislation is needed at this time."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
