Denise Ricciardi
Running for: NH Senate District 09
Awaiting response to our 2026 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?
"For"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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.
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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.
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?
Other| Read My Position
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?
"Solar is an important part of our renewable energy portfolio and I support finding ways to expand its use in our state."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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.
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
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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"
Other| Read My Position
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."
Other| Read My Position
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."
Other| Read My Position
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."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire allow at least 10% of students in each school district to enroll in a different public school, regardless of where they live?
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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.
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
