Sean F. McCarthy

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?

"In circumstances where alternate professional accredited schooling, but not home schooling."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"I wish persons would not use abortion for birth control. A woman should not be trapped Or dictated into deciding what happens with her body. Current NH law is currently acceptable at present time and is consistent with the spirit of Roe vs Wade."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"I wish persons would not use abortion for birth control. A woman should not be trapped Or dictated into deciding what happens with her body. Current NH law is currently acceptable at present time and is consistent with the spirit of Roe vs Wade."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"Kids don't need to know this. It seems to just confuse them and promote activity at an earlier age."

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"?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Against"

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?

"The first thing I did when I turned 18 was registered to vote. I grew up in a state that required you to register 30 days prior to any vote. Vote security is an important issue with me. As a Veteran voting is sacred to me and is an important part of Americanism. College students should not be able to register to vote using the dormitory as a local address. If a student is living off campus and paying rent for the domicile they should be able to vote. Just showing up a polling location the day of election is bad news. It implies the person didn't care enough to take care of registering prior to the election, they most likely didn't spend much time researching candidates. This stresses the election system by allowing registration on election day and I resent it."

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?

"Something like a gas tax when they charge up"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"This is very important."

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'm interested in learning more about pro/con of net metering."

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?

"Too much - too fast"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"I wish persons would not use abortion for birth control. A woman should not be trapped Or dictated into deciding what happens with her body. Current NH law is currently acceptable at present time and is consistent with the spirit of Roe vs Wade."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"NO NO NO just mailing ballots. YES to absentee only!"

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?

"Claremont NH swimming in this form of funding. State needs to find better way of disbursing funds so all NH students get fair and equal education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"My biggest concern after cannabis being made legal is that all drug manufacturers must study and publish findings of how each FDA controlled drug reacts to cannabis. The public should not be Guinea Pigs on the effects of mixing cannabis with prescribed drugs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"My biggest concern after cannabis being made legal is that all drug manufacturers must study and publish findings of how each FDA controlled drug reacts to cannabis. The public should not be Guinea Pigs on the effects of mixing cannabis with prescribed drugs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"My biggest concern after cannabis being made legal is that all drug manufacturers must study and publish findings of how each FDA controlled drug reacts to cannabis. The public should not be Guinea Pigs on the effects of mixing cannabis with prescribed drugs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"For"

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?

"We need to find a way that every student K-12 has equal access to well paid motivated teachers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"I think part of this is already happening."

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?

"Affirmative in travel for abortion care. Against gender transition until age 21. This includes surgery and chemical induced changes until 21 years old. This includes K-12 sports. You got a penis, you play sports with the guys. You don't have a penis you play sports with the girls. College level sports decided at another level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"I wish persons would not use abortion for birth control. A woman should not be trapped Or dictated into deciding what happens with her body. Current NH law is currently acceptable at present time and is consistent with the spirit of Roe vs Wade."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I would consider a cooling off period between background check and taking possession of firearms. I might consider a carefully written law about securing firearms in domestic situations, with a venue that allows return of firearms with minimal legal limitations."