Matthew D. Albion
Running for: NH House Strafford County District 17
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
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Since it's a state-by-state issue, anything New Hampshire does really has no effect. I view the issue of abortion a lot like I view the issue of gun violence. It's not about the tool, it's about the person behind the action. I favor a cultural shift to turn the public against abortion, instead of just sending the women seeking abortions past the 2nd trimester to Vermont."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Since it's a state-by-state issue, anything New Hampshire does really has no effect. I view the issue of abortion a lot like I view the issue of gun violence. It's not about the tool, it's about the person behind the action. I favor a cultural shift to turn the public against abortion, instead of just sending the women seeking abortions past the 2nd trimester to Vermont."
Against| Read My Position
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?
"We have a billion dollar surplus and our residents are fine. There is no need for new or higher taxes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Taxing businesses that bring in more than $10M in revenue quarterly could help us decrease other taxes that affect more people. Small business pays the state for permits and licenses, and I think any other taxation should be on the local level for them."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Again, for transactions greater than a certain threshold I could see the argument. I'm in favor of orienting our taxation towards those who can afford it, though not in a way that would make it punishing to pursue wealth. A 2-3% capital gains tax on purchases greater than $10M in exchange for eliminating the BET and lowering real estate taxes to match the added revenue would make sense to me."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Environmental conservation, not 'climate change'. The climate changing is far out of our control, but we can stop these corporations from shuttling out-of-state trash to our landfills. That's where our attention and money should be."
Against| Read My Position
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?
"Anyone who can't be bothered to get an ID before election day shouldn't be voting. We need educated voters to choose the leaders of our state and federal governing bodies."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Undecided"
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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?
"For"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Since it's a state-by-state issue, anything New Hampshire does really has no effect. I view the issue of abortion a lot like I view the issue of gun violence. It's not about the tool, it's about the person behind the action. I favor a cultural shift to turn the public against abortion, instead of just sending the women seeking abortions past the 2nd trimester to Vermont."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Undecided"
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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?
"Undecided"
Against| 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?
"If it has to go through the liquor stores, we know it's being sold by the right people, TO the right people. Nobody who has stepped one foot in South Berwick wants to fully legalize cannabis like Maine did."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"If it has to go through the liquor stores, we know it's being sold by the right people, TO the right people. Nobody who has stepped one foot in South Berwick wants to fully legalize cannabis like Maine did."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"If it has to go through the liquor stores, we know it's being sold by the right people, TO the right people. Nobody who has stepped one foot in South Berwick wants to fully legalize cannabis like Maine did."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"The only businesses payming minimum wage in 2024 are family owned joints employing local kids to help the community. If we raise it, we hurt the kids and the business owners."
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?
"It's a tough question. I don't want to step on other states' rights, but I also think crossing the border into New Hampshire should put the person and their actions under New Hampshire law."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Since it's a state-by-state issue, anything New Hampshire does really has no effect. I view the issue of abortion a lot like I view the issue of gun violence. It's not about the tool, it's about the person behind the action. I favor a cultural shift to turn the public against abortion, instead of just sending the women seeking abortions past the 2nd trimester to Vermont."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Illegal immigrants don't belong in New Hampshire. No matter what the feds are doing, New Hampshire law enforcement should be getting those people away from our communities."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
