Mark Hounsell
Historical Details
Position on Issues
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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"?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "I haven't enough information"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "I haven't enough information"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should there be a path to citizenship for some illegal/undocumented immigrants?
"There must be appropriate huddles for all immigrants to clear. The path to citizenship for LEGAL IMIGRANTS must be easier than for those who are in the USA illegally."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the government compel corporations to pay more in federal taxes, for example by closing “loopholes?”
"Depends on what 'loophole' is being closed"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"Common Core Standards without the Smarter balance assessment tests"
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?
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government expand background checks for firearms sales?
"'Shall not be infringed' means just that. Without a change in our US Constitution gun laws must be minimal."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Generally speaking, should the federal government give states more control over welfare/entitlement spending through block grants?
"The federal government should give states more control over entitlement spending through block grants."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the government do more to combat climate change, for example by restricting emissions, taxing carbon, or providing incentives to develop clean energy?
"Without economic prosperity environmentla [sic.] stewardship is not sustainable and vice-versus. The economy, energy and environment are entertwined and must be considered as a single expression of government"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government institute a flat income tax for all income brackets while eliminating many deductions?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
"I oppose federal funding for Planned Parenthood."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the government enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana?
"Marijuana laws should be determined by each state - not the federal government"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?
"We should provide education and training to help workers achieve MINIMAL WAGE. Minimum wage should be between employer and employee. Skills provide for more opportunity. This should be a state's issue and not the business of the federal government"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?
"Fair deductions should be allowed. Giving to non-profits spurs the economy and provides services the government only provides with too many caveats."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
How should the U.S. combat the Islamic State?
"It is up to the American people to enligthen themselves to the threat of religious and violent militant extremism and the very real threat this poses for freedom."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase spending on defense?
"The federal government should increase spending on defense."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase support for scientific research and development?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?
"The federal government should increase funding for infrastructure."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government lower the corporate tax rate?
"As Reagan once said, Consumers pay taxes not businesses. Tax laws should strongly consider the impact on the economy."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"Legalize marijuana for those who have reached the age of 21"
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?
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
"I am undecided on this issue."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Several areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide health care and/or insurance to every citizen?
"The federal government should not offer universal health care or insurance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"Only if it was underground"
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
"I oppose the privatization of Social Security."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "I haven't enough information"
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?
"I oppose raising the retirement age."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
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?
"I haven't enough information"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government repeal the Affordable Care Act/”Obamacare” entirely and start again?
"The federal government should repeal all of the Affordable Care Act/'Obamacare.'"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I haven't enough information"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation will result in lower income to the working person."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?
"Money borrowed is a debt owed. Individualized repayment/work-it-off options should be considered in certain desperate circumstances."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I haven't enough information"
