Edward Duncan

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

On the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Duncan indicated he was "for" New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs. He wrote, "Where assistance is beneficial, it would be advantageous this education environment for studests who learn well in such an atmosphere. The state, towns, and businesses, benefit from well educated people."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications. There should be a ban on abortion no later than after there is a viable heart beat."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I am against abortion after conception; I am against abortion after detection of an heartbeat; I am vehemently against abortion in the third trimester up to and beyond birth"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"If commuter rail can be expanded through free enterprise: good. Not, however, if the taxpayers are responsible for continuous subsidy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"Drug addiction needs to be dealt with and solutions for it must be financed, but at least equally important is stopping the flow of illegal drugs, and drug dealers should be dealt with severely."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

When asked about a 24-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, Duncan wrote, "I am against abortion after conception; I am against abortion after detection of an heartbeat; I am vehemently against abortion in the third trimester up to and beyond birth"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

When asked about a 24-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, Duncan wrote, "I am against abortion after conception; I am against abortion after detection of an heartbeat; I am vehemently against abortion in the third trimester up to and beyond birth"

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

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, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

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, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"N.H. certainly needs to tax cigarettes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

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?

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, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"The governor is the executor of the laws which the Legistlature passes. To allow the governors to have uncontrolled dictortorial power is a very dangerous precedent."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"Better technology needs to be developed. Until the appropriate technology is adequate to increase the standard, we need to move more cautiously."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"That seems to simply that there is a great deal of police misconduct, which there isn't. Accusation do not prove guilty. Unit clear misconduct is proven, information should be kept to only what is necessary, but a person's reputation is enormously destroyed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"Against

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I am against use. I realize that through the public's changing perception of this it will eventually be legalized, but that must never be, till' there is an adequate test to determine the level of interaction and appropriate penalties for such."

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, 2020

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

When asked about marijuana legalization in general on the 2020 Citizens Count issue survey, Duncan wrote, "I am against use.  I realize that through the public's changing perception of this it will eventually be legalized, but that must never be, till' there is an adequate test to determine the level of interaction and appropriate penalties for such."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?

"I oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance. N.H. should work with the private insurance operations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws. No to illegal immigration. Yes to legal immigration, after background checks and medical examinations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"Some people live in circumstances where solar energy is not possible. Electricity cost, for people who can best afford it, can group, if net metering goes up. Care of all parties concerned needs to be considered. Where appropriate, increasing solar panels could be advantageous."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"Against

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"Against

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 gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"Not a major issue in N.H. - may appear to be problematic by publicity of isolated incidents and public perception. The police in our state are well trained and should be support and respected. Police sold ensure that all situations are carefully above board."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?

"Voluntarily opting in would be good"

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, 2020

Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?

"Against

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?

"N.H. should promote the development of renewable/solar energy technology, but to force high standards (especially within time frames) could be detrimental, economically and for supplying needed energy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

When asked about a 24-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, Duncan wrote, "I am against abortion after conception; I am against abortion after detection of an heartbeat; I am vehemently against abortion in the third trimester up to and beyond birth"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"N.H. should not own or operate housing, but should be alert and aware of where and when it is needed, and prudently promote its development."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"Standards-based assessments may be helpful (if there are not too many of them), but the purpose of them may be diminished if teachers concentrate on preparing students for assessments, instead of instruction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?

"I am against Marxism enveloping our economy!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"There are sufficient laws to cover any mususe of guns. What is needed, for young ages and up, is given safety education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"It is not the government's job to pay for student loan debt. Cooperation should be developed between schools and businesses to ensure the correct subjects are administered, and for businesses to fund, or partially fund education for students who commit to work for said, company, for an appropriate time frame (similar to the military officer program)."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"If New Hampshire wants to incentivize its younger generation to remain and grown families in this state, as well as attract other families, much needs to be done to develop affordable housing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"Where assistance is beneficial, it would be advantageous this education environment for studests who learn well in such an atmosphere. The state, towns, and businesses, benefit from well educated people."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote - the new bill which Chris Sununu signed into law is good."