Cinde Warmington
Running for: NH Governor
Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington has announced she is running for New Hampshire Governor in 2024. She describes herself as a lifelong health care advocate and served as partner at the Shaheen & Gordon law firm before running for office. As the lone Democrat on the Executive Council, she has gained a reputation for pushing Republican councilors and Gov. Sununu on abortion-related issues.
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council."
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council."
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Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, I will make inquiry regarding whether state contractors pay fair wages."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"This is not a matter before the Executive Council. However, in considering nominees for relevant positions such as appointments to the NH Housing Finance Authority, I would make inquiry regarding the nominees commitment to affordable housing.
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Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council."
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Do you support the state’s current system of public school funding, with each district’s total funding primarily dependent on local property tax revenue?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, I feel very strongly that public funds should be used for public schools and should not be diverted to private institutions, which results in increased property taxes."
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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?
"I oppose the diversion of public education funds away from public education."
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Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, I strongly reject this effort to censor the teaching of history."
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Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, I support age-appropriate discussions around these topics."
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Freedom begins with a person being able to make decisions about their own bodies. The ability to access reproductive health care - including abortion care - allows families to plan, prevent, and space their pregnancies. This is a fundamental right and, as Executive Councilor, I have and will continue to advocate for guaranteed access to quality, affordable health care for all."
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Freedom begins with a person being able to make decisions about their own bodies. The ability to access reproductive health care - including abortion care - allows families to plan, prevent, and space their pregnancies. This is a fundamental right and, as Executive Councilor, I have and will continue to advocate for guaranteed access to quality, affordable health care for all."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Freedom begins with a person being able to make decisions about their own bodies. The ability to access reproductive health care - including abortion care - allows families to plan, prevent, and space their pregnancies. This is a fundamental right and, as Executive Councilor, I have and will continue to advocate for guaranteed access to quality, affordable health care for all."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Freedom begins with a person being able to make decisions about their own bodies. The ability to access reproductive health care - including abortion care - allows families to plan, prevent, and space their pregnancies. This is a fundamental right and, as Executive Councilor, I have and will continue to advocate for guaranteed access to quality, affordable health care for all."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, cannabis should be legalized, regulated, and taxed to ensure - particularly in response to the current safety concerns about contaminated cannabis products throughout the state."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, cannabis should be legalized, regulated, and taxed to ensure - particularly in response to the current safety concerns about contaminated cannabis products throughout the state."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, cannabis should be legalized, regulated, and taxed to ensure - particularly in response to the current safety concerns about contaminated cannabis products throughout the state."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, I believe in responsible gun ownership. I support universal background checks to protect our communities from gun violence, believe that weapons of war do not belong on our streets, and communities should have the right to establish gun-free zones in certain public places."
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Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, in considering nominees for relevant positions such as appointments to the Department of Energy and Public Utilities Commission, I would make inquiry regarding the nominee's commitment to renewable energy."
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, in considering nominees for relevant positions such as appointments to the Department of Energy and Public Utilities Commission, I would make inquiry regarding the nominee's commitment to addressing climate change."
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Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, as technology changes, the funding mechanisms must necessarily follow."
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Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, in considering judicial nominees, I would only support those who are committed to upholding the constitutional right to vote."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"This is not a matter that comes before the Executive Council. However, in considering judicial nominees, I would only support those who are committed to upholding the constitutional right to vote."
