Mark Warden State Representative

Republican

NH House Hillsborough County District 15

(603) 391-2888

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2018 Declared Issue Positions

Legislator Activity Profile

Legislator Activity Profiles provide objective, nonpartisan measures used to show an elected official's activities at the Statehouse. They are not intended to present a ranking or rating of any kind. Data is not available for this official, as the individual did not serve a full term in the 2017-2018 legislative session.

POSITION ON ISSUES

These issue positions are derived from the annual Citizens Count issue surveys or candidate websites, social media posts, media interviews, voting records, and other sources.

Crime and Public Safety

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

OTHER | Read My Position

"Drug addiction is a complex issue. Simply legislating harsher penalties will not stop the problem. A multi-faceted approach that includes education and treatment is needed."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

UNDECIDED | Read My Position

"I am undecided on this issue."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

FOR | Read My Position

"I support marijuana legalization."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose stricter gun control laws."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

FOR | Read My Position

"Yes, decriminalize marijuana."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH keep the death penalty?

AGAINST | Read My Position

Voted to repeal the death penalty (HB 1170)

Source: Voting Record 2014

Should NH require motorcycle helmets?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, let those who ride decide"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH require seat belts?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Economy, Budget and Taxes

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

OTHER | Read My Position

"I'm in the real estate business and see first-hand the obstacles and high costs of new construction and renovation, stemming largely from burdensome regulations, restrictive zoning laws, and expensive government mandates. There is less developable land each year as more acreage goes into conservation, which drives up the cost of building and housing. What is 'affordable' is highly subjective and changes with market forces and the overall economy."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

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

OTHER | Read My Position

"State and local spending should be limited, thus reducing the effective tax burden on all businesses and individuals. Broad-based tax savings are superior to government schemes for tax credits."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

FOR | Read My Position

Voted for Right-to-Work (HB 1677)

Source: Voting Record 2012

Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?

FOR | Read My Position

"Yes, reform benefits"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?

AGAINST | Read My Position

Opposes an LLC tax

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

FOR | Read My Position

Opposes an income and/or sales tax

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

OTHER | Read My Position

"Past legislative approaches have promoted monopoly or oligopoly licensing schemes; I oppose granting a limited number of gaming licenses as political favors and paybacks."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Education

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

OTHER | Read My Position

"Most of the funding for schools comes from local property taxes. Families and taxpayers should absolutely have more options and freedom to direct where educational dollars are spent. The average cost of educating a child in NH is approx. $15,000 per year, every year (K-12). That is a lot of money. Competition breeds excellence; by encouraging more alternatives to public schools, such as charter schools and private and home schooling options, educational opportunities and achievements will improve overall."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

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

OTHER | Read My Position

"One size fits all mandates on educational methods and outcomes are not very helpful. Each child learns in a unique way, at his or her own pace. The more educational choices there are for students, the better."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Energy and Environment

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)?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

OTHER | Read My Position

"I look at this as a property rights issue. Property owners can put wind power on their land if they want. Alternative power sources should not be subsidized by taxpayers or ratepayers."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

OTHER | Read My Position

"More plentiful and reliable power is a good thing. Bringing the lines through NH without using eminent domain would be ideal."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

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 | Read My Position

"I oppose New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Health Care

Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?

FOR | Read My Position

"Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"Yes, they should be able to deny coverage"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?

OTHER | Read My Position

"Like any other medical services provider, PP should operate without government/taxpayer subsidies."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?

FOR | Read My Position

"Parents should be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

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

UNDECIDED | Read My Position

"I am undecided on this issue."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose NH's expanded Medicaid program."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

OTHER | Read My Position

"While this is a serious issue, it's not necessarily going to be fixed by yet another government program. There are multiple approaches to the problem that can be effective, including voluntary treatment programs and reforming the criminal justice system with relation to criminal penalties on drug use."

Source: 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?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Politics and Political Process

What is your philosophy of government?

OTHER | Read My Position

"Government should be as small as possible while still able to preserve people's rights. It should avoid "mission creep" into functions that are better handled through voluntary means by charitable, religious and community organizations. Taxpayers deserve accountability and transparency among government departments and employees."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Why are you running?

OTHER | Read My Position

"High taxes and unfettered growth in government spending."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

What differentiates you from your opponents?

OTHER | Read My Position

"I believe that individual freedom and personal responsibility trump central planning and nanny-state government and are far better for the health of society in the long run."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH allow binding referendums?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"We have a voter approval process at the town meetings currently. The referendum and ballot initiative processes are good for learning public sentiment, but not the best way to legislate changes to statute. Legislating through plebiscite is a dangerous course in my opinion."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

OTHER | Read My Position

"What do you mean by 'strict residency requirements?' It makes perfect sense to require a person to demonstrate some level of proof of residency to register to vote in New Hampshire. This is a commonsense, non-partisan issue."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

OTHER | Read My Position

"In general, I support the idea of term limits, especially in Washington! In New Hampshire, it really hasn't been much of a problem. There is fairly high turnover in the legislature and governorship. The job doesn't pay much, so it's basically a volunteer position."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose broader campaign finance disclosure laws."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

Recreation and Transportation

Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, do not use public money for a manmade Old Man"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH require motorcycle helmets?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, let those who ride decide"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH require seat belts?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, automobile insurance should be optional"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

OTHER | Read My Position

"If the private sector can do it without taxpayer subsidies, go for it. Government should get out of the way and allow market forces and entrepreneurs and investors to work their magic. But 'government' should not get involved as an active participant; that would only lead to higher costs and ridiculous construction delays."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Social Issues

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

OTHER | Read My Position

Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?

FOR | Read My Position

"Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

FOR | Read My Position

"I support marijuana legalization."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

FOR | Read My Position

"Yes, decriminalize marijuana."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"Yes, they should be able to deny coverage"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"No, do not repeal"

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2012

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

AGAINST | Read My Position

"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

OTHER | Read My Position

What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?

OTHER | Read My Position

"Like any other medical services provider, PP should operate without government/taxpayer subsidies."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2016

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

UNDECIDED | Read My Position

"I am undecided on this issue."

Source: Citizens Count Issue Survey 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

OTHER | Read My Position

VOTING RECORD

This candidate did not hold office as a legislator in the most recent session, and therefore does not have a voting record available.

Campaign Finances

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Mark Warden

Issue Transparency

Background

Legislator Activity Profile

POSITION ON ISSUES

Crime and Public Safety

Economy, Budget and Taxes

Education

Energy and Environment

Health Care

Politics and Political Process

Recreation and Transportation

Social Issues

VOTING RECORD

Campaign Finances

LEAVE A COMMENT

Mark Warden

Issue Transparency

Background

Legislator Activity Profile

POSITION ON ISSUES

Crime and Public Safety

Economy, Budget and Taxes

Education

Energy and Environment

Health Care

Politics and Political Process

Recreation and Transportation

Social Issues

VOTING RECORD

Campaign Finances

LEAVE A COMMENT

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