Sandra Ringelstein
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Position on Issues
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"When and where public dollars are allocated, they should fully support our public schools which are both the cornerstone of our communities and provide ALL children access to a quality education. While I understand the idea of personal school choice, I firmly believe that we weaken public schools and access for every child, including those with disabilities, by diverting dollars away from our public schools."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Every woman has the right to make decisions about her reproductive health care in consultation with her doctor without government intervention."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Every woman has the right to make decisions about her reproductive health care in consultation with her doctor without government intervention."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"I am against any legislation that seeks to discriminate against any person (child) based on gender, sexual orientation, race. All children should feel safe and protected in school."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am against a broad based income tax for New Hampshire"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am against a broad based sales tax for New Hampshire"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"Undecided"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"The business tax rate was recently lowered. I'd like to assess the budget impact and still provide enough incentive for a more favorable business climate here in New Hampshire and provide a better minimum living wage."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"I believe it is the role of government to protect citizens by addressing the impact of a consistently warming planet that is threatening our way of life and our economy."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"Against"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
"Against"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"It's a complicated issue that needs further exploration regarding our business climate, our trades, our wages, how we monitor corporate short term rentals and how we manage our land."
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?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"Climate action is a necessary imperative to our way of life in New Hampshire, to our economic future and to that of our children."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Every woman has the right to make decisions about her reproductive health care in consultation with her doctor without government intervention."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"I highly value local control and primarily local funding of our public schools but can support some revenue sources allocated equitably to public schools without losing local control."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"While I fully support the existing medical use laws for marijuana, I want to know the desires of our district on this subject that could alter the culture of our existing communities."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"While I fully support the existing medical use laws for marijuana, I want to know the desires of our district on this subject that could alter the culture of our existing communities."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"While I fully support the existing medical use laws for marijuana, I want to know the desires of our district on this subject that could alter the culture of our existing communities."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Our current minimum wage of $7.25 is simply unreasonable and sharply below all other New England states. We must do better."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
"Undecided"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"Against"
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, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Every woman has the right to make decisions about her reproductive health care in consultation with her doctor without government intervention."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I do not seek to limit the traditions of guns as appropriate for hunting and sensible self protection. I do support the restriction of weapons of war that threatens both our public safety, our schools and our very own law enforcement within a framework of common sense gun laws."
