Denise Ricciardi
Running for: NH Senate District 09
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I support NH's current law which allows elective abortions through 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I support NH's current law which allows elective abortions through 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"The impacts of climate change are a complex global issue. I believe that we need to work to keep New Hampshire's environment clean and healthy for future generations. Fighting for clean water has been a top priority for me, as well as cyanobacteria."
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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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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We need more affordable housing. We need to encourage more building of housing - in particular we need more starter homes for working families. If we are going to resolve our ongoing inventory shortage. We should closely examine all of the barriers to building to eliminate unnecessary government red tape that is preventing new housing from being built."
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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?
"Solar is an important part of our renewable energy portfolio and I support finding ways to expand its use in our state."
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I support NH's current law which allows elective abortions through 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"I was very proud to be a cosponsor of the bipartisan Momnibus bill in our budget that increased funding for child care services. As a mother, I know the difficulties that working families face on this issue and will always fight for them, and if re-elected I will continue to support legislation similar to Momnibus to help New Hampshire's young families."
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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?
"For"
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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?
"I have always supported medical marijuana and decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. I have serious concerns about supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state. I believe that we need to look very closely at what the effects have been in other states, and work with our law enforcement community to make sure that we are taking public health and safety into account."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"I have always supported medical marijuana and decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. I have serious concerns about supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state. I believe that we need to look very closely at what the effects have been in other states, and work with our law enforcement community to make sure that we are taking public health and safety into account."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I have always supported medical marijuana and decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. I have serious concerns about supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state. I believe that we need to look very closely at what the effects have been in other states, and work with our law enforcement community to make sure that we are taking public health and safety into account."
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I support NH's current law which allows elective abortions through 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"We should be working to stop illegal immigrants from entering our state, and enforcing federal immigration laws."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
