Virginia Drye
Running for: NH House Sullivan County District 02
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?
"As a formal homeschooler, I love school choice, and this gives an opportunity for choice."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion is a medical procedure and should not be in the Constitution. Let's enforce the laws we have."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion is a medical procedure and should not be in the Constitution. Let's enforce the laws we have."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"New Hampshire is known for not having an income tax. I will fight to keep the New Hampshire advantage."
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"New Hampshire is known for not having a sales tax. I will fight to keep the New Hampshire advantage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Businesses thrive when there is little to hinder their growth.."
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"No new taxes."
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"There is room for discussion for conservation and preservation without getting divisive."
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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?
"While there is a need for housing developments - different areas require different things."
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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?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Abortion is a medical procedure and should not be in the Constitution. Let's enforce the laws we have."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"It should be easier for childcare providers to do business - this is a business vs government discussion."
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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?
"However, some towns don't have a tax base and are looking for relief."
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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?
"Against"
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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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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Contrary to popular belief, NH doesn't have a minimum wage; we default to the federal amount. The market is what makes wages competitive."
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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?
"Not for minors."
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Abortion is a medical procedure and should not be in the Constitution. Let's enforce the laws we have."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"This is a perfect example of federal and state relations. Immigration is a federal issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Let's enforce the laws we have."
