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Running for: NH Governor

Former State Senate President Chuck Morse ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2022, placing second behind Don Bolduc. Morse has served decades in state office and is well-known within political circles. He arrived at his U.S. Senate campaign announcement riding a skid-steer loader. Morse officially announced his run for governor the same day Sununu announced his retirement.

Position on Issues

Other, 2018

Morse signed the 2018 Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers pledge, which states, "I, the above signatory, pledge that if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire."

Voting Record, 2020

Voted against three bills that would have gradually raised the minimum wage to $12/hour: SB 410, HB 731, and SB 10

Other, 2018

Morse signed the 2018 Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers pledge, which states, "I, the above signatory, pledge that if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire."

Voting Record, 2019

Voted against HB 109 (expanding firearm background checks), HB 514 (establishing a waiting period for firearm purchases), HB 564 (banning firearms on school grounds), and HB 687 (establishing extreme risk protection orders, similar to a red flag law).

Voting Record, 2020

Voted against HB 611 and HB 1672, both bills that would allow any voter to vote by absentee ballot, whether or not he or she will actually be absent on election day.

Voting Record, 2020

Voted against SB 124, a bill to revise the required minimum percentages of renewable energy in the Renewable Portfolio Standard, particularly to extend goals from 2025 to 2040.

Voting Record, 2022

Voted to create a conditional "affidavit ballot" for voters without ID (SB 418)

Voting Record, 2022

Voted against legalizing possession of 3/4 oz marijuana with home growing, no sales (HB 629)

Voting Record, 2022

Voted to keep the law aimed at banning critical race theory in schools (SB 298)

Voting Record, 2022

Voted to keep the Education Freedom Account program (SB 432)

WMUR, 2023

"I believe that the Dobbs decision correctly determined that this is a states' issues. Here in New Hampshire, we created a sensible restriction on late-term abortion (after six months) that is supported by more than 80% of all Americans. I support the New Hampshire laws and believe that New Hampshire legislators should be making these decisions for our state, not Washington DC politicians."

Other, 2023

"Morse said his budget would keep the state’s current tax balance. He’s happy with where the business tax rates are and does not think he would pursue further tax cuts now, arguing that the state needed to keep its revenues up to help address the continuing need to send targeted aid to school districts."

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