Thomas "Tom" J. Harris
Historical Details
Position on Issues
Against| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"I support NARAL and Planned Parenthood, ACLU, and SVREP because they are valuable, cost effective in many ways, and they respect the right of people to make their own choices and plans. There is no doubt that family planning is an essential factor in economic and personal growth."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"Woman's free choice."For| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"New startups look for portable healthcare and great infrastructure - especially electronic and rail."
For| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"Drug Courts, Safe Stations, treatment and counseling plus job training - and jobs."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Needs Hearings. How will this impact low & mid-range people?"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Are there thresholds? Graduated or flat tax? Needs hearings."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Let's see numbers based on Covid impact."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Oversight and collaboration are the best keys to good government"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"Increase the percent steadily over time."Against| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"I am unopposed to charter schools when privately funded and their teachers have the same certification as public school teachers. I am opposed to state funding."
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Candidate's Website, 2018
"Full funding for public pre-K."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"Transparency for all public employees. Apply to legislature too."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Good enough for the military!"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"And tax it. Like we do with tobacco."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Impact on very small, small businesses? Details are the key."For| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"We need no-cost public schools and no in-state tuition for state colleges."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"Energy in NH costs too much to make, deliver, and keep reliable."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Worker availability and great public schools are what we need."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"We are losing ground in school excellence. We need to restore courses for industry jobs. More $"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
"We brag about nature here. Then we allow far too much pollution."For| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"The state really must support renewable energy and a more resilient grid for solar, wind, and other new technologies."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"Regressive."For| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2018
"Family leave and medical leave should be a right for workers in our state."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"Should pay to a common pool, employer independent."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Red flag checks are OK. Need hearings on need for 'war' weapons."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"Maybe other cases too, eg health and education support"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"We have a shortage of trained workers for low income jobs. No rail? Jobs are open for Long times"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"I support public schools."
