John F. Martin
Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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?
"It makes school districts more competitive and increases their educational efforts to attract the money."For| Read My Position
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?
"No biological males in female spaces."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Broad based income tax only leads to more spending and abuse."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Lower business taxes allow for more investment, leading to more job creation."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Work force housing is a driver for attracting new workers and increasing the vbenefit to local economy."For| Read My Position
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?
"Seabrook should never have canceled reactor #2, and it shouldn't sell much of its output out of state."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
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?
"If it helps lower utility rates it should be done."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"CASA seems to fill the need."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"This money was taxed as income before it was invested. It is already subject to broker fees. Many retired and elderly count on this interest and dividends to survive. They are the most likely to be severely penalized."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"Local communities decide what goes into their budget. Outside money is a windfall that gets spent. State funding provides little relief to the local property tax payer."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Home growing is OK as long as it doesn't lead to marijuana plantations. Licensed growers, like distillers, are less likely to abuse the system. The state should not get into the marijuana business. It has enough to do with liquor sales."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Home growing is OK as long as it doesn't lead to marijuana plantations. Licensed growers, like distillers, are less likely to abuse the system. The state should not get into the marijuana business. It has enough to do with liquor sales."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Home growing is OK as long as it doesn't lead to marijuana plantations. Licensed growers, like distillers, are less likely to abuse the system. The state should not get into the marijuana business. It has enough to do with liquor sales."For| Read My Position
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?
"The vote is precious. It should not be squandered."For| Read My Position
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?
"Some schools are better than others, and parents should be able to decide"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"After 24 weeks the baby is likely viable. If a woman hasn't decided by then she should move to MA."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"Every budget is usually based on the lowest possible number, with added spending achieved through warrant articles which weren't presented or accepted when the budget was proposed"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"NH is safe. The highest gun violence rates are in districts that have stricter gun laws."
