Judith Lindsey
Overview
Retired educator (23 years in Candia's Henry W. Moore K-8 School); Candia Planning Board (20+ years); Candia Conservation Commission (20+ years, currently Chair)
BS Arts and Media, Grand Valley State College, Allendale, MI; Master's Elementary Education, Rivier College, Nashua, NH
822 North Road
Candia, NH 03034
United States
History
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?
"This siphons badly needed money from our public schools. Public schools should be 'Palaces of Learning' where every student is challenged at their level, given every opportunity to succeed, and is provided with a variety of programs, including arts, sciences, etc."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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Abortions should be rare and safe. More resources should go into accessible, affordable birth control. Abortions are very personal decisions and should be decided between the woman and her doctor. An abortion after 24 weeks should only be allowed in very extreme circumstances, such as a dead fetus, fetus with no brain, etc."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Abortions should be rare and safe. More resources should go into accessible, affordable birth control. Abortions are very personal decisions and should be decided between the woman and her doctor. An abortion after 24 weeks should only be allowed in very extreme circumstances, such as a dead fetus, fetus with no brain, etc."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Local towns should retain local control. They best understand the needs of their communities and the unique land use challenges in their towns."Against| 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?
"Against"Undecided| 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?
"Undecided"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"For"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Abortions should be rare and safe. More resources should go into accessible, affordable birth control. Abortions are very personal decisions and should be decided between the woman and her doctor. An abortion after 24 weeks should only be allowed in very extreme circumstances, such as a dead fetus, fetus with no brain, etc."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Restoring this would have a significant impact on lowering property taxes."Against| 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?
"I would like to see lower property taxes as a result of accepting Federal grants and money, restoring the Interest and Dividend Tax, and restoring a fair tax to out of state corporations."Against| 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?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Against"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?
"There are probably a variety of ways to prove U.S. citizenship. These should be considered and allowed. Birth certificates, passports, and other means of proof should be allowed."Against| 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?
"Against"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Abortions should be rare and safe. More resources should go into accessible, affordable birth control. Abortions are very personal decisions and should be decided between the woman and her doctor. An abortion after 24 weeks should only be allowed in very extreme circumstances, such as a dead fetus, fetus with no brain, etc."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"Against"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"There should be sensible, reasonable laws guiding gun ownership. Just as people take driver's education and have to pass written and actual driving test, such guidelines should be in place for owning firearms. And I would encourage thorough background checks."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I would like to thoroughly discuss this issue and hear the reasons pro and con."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I would like to thoroughly discuss this issue and hear the reasons pro and con."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I would like to thoroughly discuss this issue and hear the reasons pro and con."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"I would like to thoroughly discuss this issue and hear the reasons pro and con."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"We are seeing and feeling the effects of climate change all around our world. Flooding, erratic weather. Stronger and more violent storms. Wildfires - more frequent and intense. Polar ice caps melting. We must do everything we can to immediately address the issues. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"We want to encourage all eligible voters to vote. We need to have easier access to polling stations and have a variety of ways to verify their documentation. There may be circumstances where a person just moved to a new town and is now realizing a deadline for registering to vote there is very close at hand."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Our children are our most precious resource! We must invest in them in the beginning to avoid the high cost later. Quality childcare provides a safe and engaging place for children while parents meet their obligations to work and earn the money to provide a house, food, etc for their families. Child care providers should be thoroughly vetted. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"People need to earn a living wage. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"Aren't all people basically protected from assault and violence? Do we really need to add more legal protections?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Federal and local law enforcement should work together. A house divided cannot stand. Consensus would build strength and unity. We must work out our differences and present a united front."