Harold "Hal" Lynde
Historical Details
Position on Issues
Against| Read My Position
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, Lynde indicated he was "against" New Hampshire allocating tax revenues for private and home schooling costs.
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?
Possible revenue sources: "Gasoline Tax, Income Tax, Tobacco Tax"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"Occasions abound a woman's body should be left to the woman and her doctor"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"Support a woman's right to decide. Every one should be willing to support programs that will help assure mothers they have the means to raise their children"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail. Necessary for economic growth"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I oppose term limits for New Hampshire elected officials. Term limits only help lobbyists"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"Should increase funding for treatment at individuals suffering from addictive substance misuse"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
When asked about a 20-week abortion ban on the Citizens Count issue survey, Lynde wrote, "Occasions abound a woman's body should be left to the woman and her doctor"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
No Response
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"?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"no tax on incomes less than $60,000. Will be a boon to citizens working out of state (reduced property taxes, increased school funding, etc.)"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"an inequitable tax"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Undecided"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"Casinos have a very low multiplier and would not benefit NH"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"help delay/discourage teen smoking"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state. The state is not hand cuffed by the Common Core Standards and can adopt curriculum appropriate to NH to meet them."
No Response
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?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."
No Response
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?
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Undecided"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns."
For| Read My Position
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?
"For"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
For| Read My Position
Project Vote Smart Survey, 2014
"if they went through the NH school system they should be eligible for in-state tuition, the highest in the US."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I would support funding at the same level as my town/student for schools open to all and teach to state standards."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"For"
For| Read My Position
Project Vote Smart Survey, 2014
Supports allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"For"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
For| Read My Position
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 support expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead ofprivate insurance."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
I support Medicaid expansion.
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"$15/hr - will help the economy"
Against| Read My Position
Project Vote Smart Survey, 2014
"abortion is a trying event for anyone, especially young women. It is their body and should be their decision, hopefully with support for those closest to her. I also believe she should be aware of her options and should thoroughly evaluate them.
"I believe those that oppose abortion would be more effective if they supported good sex education and easy access to contraceptives."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"I don't know of any problem"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws. State agencies should enforce state laws and work to maintain a safe environment for other states"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
"Any person who receives state money should be deemed to be substance-abuse free"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"for small start-ups"
Against| Read My Position
Project Vote Smart Survey, 2014
"the death penalty is murder and murder by any name is still murder, including capital punishment (death)."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I oppose the Northern Pass Project in any form. NH is being asked to have some of its scenic land degraded to deliver power to Mass."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"For"
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"I don't think police brutality is a major issue in NH. All officers shold be required to carry body cameras - protect police as well as public."
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"need more info"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Possible revenue sources: "Gasoline Tax, Income Tax, Tobacco Tax"
No Response
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?
For| Read My Position
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?
"For"
For| Read My Position
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)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
For| Read My Position
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, Lynde wrote, "Support a woman's right to decide. Every one should be willing to support programs that will help assure mothers they have the means to raise their children"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles. Presently I am paying a premium on my auto insurance because NH allows car drivers to forego insurance and tax by another name."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support appropriate labeling of some GMO foods."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Everybody in NH now has a right to work"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"need to come up with something to replace the dwindling income from gas tax - more fuel efficient vehicles and electric vehicles"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing. We are losing our young people to other states that are necessary for economic growth"
For| Read My Position
Project Vote Smart Survey, 2014
Does not support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"NH has to become more attractive to businesses - need skilled, intelligent work force and good infrastructure."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I support New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments. Should be done for any school receiving state assistance either directly or with tuition assistance"
For| Read My Position
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?
"set reasonable bounds"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"background checks, licensed gun dealers"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"Undecided"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"needs to be addressed if we are to attract more businesses"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Against"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"abide by the NH Constitution"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I support development of renewable energy sources in NH with appropriate care to it sites."
