Terese Bastarache
Running for: NH Executive Council District 4
Completed our 2024 Executive Council Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."
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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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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Against"
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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"
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Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?
"Faith based organizations are commissioned to help the disenfranchised by moral obligation bringing community together to meet the needs of their neighbors, this needs to be optimized and supported but with accountability and oversight."
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Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?
"Only for contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Let the town constituents decide."
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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?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."
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Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on a judicial or executive branch appointment?
"Constitution being the gold standard is what needs to be vetted out. I do not see that as a 'belief' but it seems to be for some in this current environment."
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"More spending simply means these parents have to work more hours to offset the tax burden. We need to look at how we can reduce the tax burden so they can afford childcare."
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"Would need to analyze the alternatives before deciding."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Let demand for employees drive the rate."
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Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?
"I would like to see the bidding process streamlined so that we are making it easy for contractors to compete."
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"This needs to be up to the voters. The representation they elect to reflect their position. Currently surveys reflect most voters pro choice and Prolife feel that by 6 months (24 weeks) a woman should have made the decision and if not 12 weeks to deliver and place for adoption is reasonable. I believe life begins at conception and that human life has the right to pursue happiness. We as humans do not kill other humans unless in self defense when our lives are being threatened. I would like to see contraceptives easily accessible and affordable (free) regardless of income."
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"This would depend on the position of the federal enforcement. If it is to deport the illegal immigrants then yes. If it is mandate the acceptance of legal refugees it should up to the constituents of NH to decide."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
