David E. Cote

Union Leader Voter Guide, 2014

"I oppose a state income tax (or for that matter a sales tax), but I do not believe it appropriate to legislate by constitutional amendment, except where a court decision has made it absolutely necessary. The people of NH have made it abundantly clear in past elections that they favor neither a sales nor an income tax, and no legislature, Republican or Democratic, has passed one. If the people continue to oppose those taxes, and elect legislators who do so, no amendment is necessary. If they do not, the remedy is to elect those who likewise do not. I trust the people of NH."

Union Leader Voter Guide, 2014

"I oppose a state income tax (or for that matter a sales tax), but I do not believe it appropriate to legislate by constitutional amendment, except where a court decision has made it absolutely necessary. The people of NH have made it abundantly clear in past elections that they favor neither a sales nor an income tax, and no legislature, Republican or Democratic, has passed one. If the people continue to oppose those taxes, and elect legislators who do so, no amendment is necessary. If they do not, the remedy is to elect those who likewise do not. I trust the people of NH." 

Voting Record, 2020

Voted for HB 186 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour), HB 731 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15/hour), and SB 10 (to gradually raise the minimum wage to $12/hour)

Voting Record, 2019

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

Voting Record, 2019

Voted for HB 611, a bill 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 for 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, 2016

Cote voted against various abortion restrictions in 2016, including a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks gestation (HB 1636) and a bill to prohibit abortions based on genetic abnormality (HB 1623)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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"?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

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?