Sherry L. Gould
Running for: NH House Merrimack County District 08
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)?
"A woman's body is her own concern and decisions should be between her and her doctor. Exceptions for the health of the mother, the child's health and rape should be part of any restrictions the state wants to impose."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"A woman's body is her own concern and decisions should be between her and her doctor. Exceptions for the health of the mother, the child's health and rape should be part of any restrictions the state wants to impose."
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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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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"I'm not in favor in increasing taxes in general, but would have to see the details on this to make an informed choice."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"I am a strong supporter of a clean environment. That means stopping pollution. I'm not in favor of tax credits for polluters."
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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"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"In general I prefer local control to state mandates over local communities, but I would have to see details to make an informed choice on specific proposals."
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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"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"A woman's body is her own concern and decisions should be between her and her doctor. Exceptions for the health of the mother, the child's health and rape should be part of any restrictions the state wants to impose."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Constituents are asking for help with the lack of child care options."
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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?
"The current system has a lot of issues that have been debated for a very long time. I am open to common sense solutions, but would have to see a proposal to know if I could support it or not."
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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?
"My constituents are asking for the prohibition of the plant and recreational use to be ended. State run operations are something constituents do not seem to favor, so I need to read proposals to decide how to vote."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"My constituents are asking for the prohibition of the plant and recreational use to be ended. State run operations are something constituents do not seem to favor, so I need to read proposals to decide how to vote."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"My constituents are asking for the prohibition of the plant and recreational use to be ended. State run operations are something constituents do not seem to favor, so I need to read proposals to decide how to vote."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"For"
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"A woman's body is her own concern and decisions should be between her and her doctor. Exceptions for the health of the mother, the child's health and rape should be part of any restrictions the state wants to impose."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"I would have to see the details of any bill to know if I can support it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support closing the loophole on private sales at gun shows, but I support the right of citizens to own guns."
