Matthew Ping

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?

"The education of the child is more important than the school they attend. Forced into a school with dismal test score because of geography is detrimental to childhood development."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"Abortion is morally wrong and the taking of a human life. It should not be a decision taken lightly. However, laws should be written and enforced to support life, necessary and safe medical assistance, and to ensure abortion is used only as medically necessary."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"Abortion is morally wrong and the taking of a human life. It should not be a decision taken lightly. However, laws should be written and enforced to support life, necessary and safe medical assistance, and to ensure abortion is used only as medically necessary."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"High taxes can reduce investment, donations, and mobility."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Lower tax, or incentives, can lead to more investment into the business including hiring more employees."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"Building more housing directly lowers rents and home prices."

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?

"Clean abundant energy will benefit all of NH."

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?

"Incentives matter and the electric companies aren't doing enough to provide abundant energy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?

"The office is funded but always worth a review"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"Abortion is morally wrong and the taking of a human life. It should not be a decision taken lightly. However, laws should be written and enforced to support life, necessary and safe medical assistance, and to ensure abortion is used only as medically necessary."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

"Against"

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"The state can compete with other businesses and just sell it in the already established liquor stores."

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?

"Only US citizens should be voting in US elections. I would like to see more people becoming residents legally but I understand that process is difficult and needs revised."

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?

"With enough notice given, the school should be able to determine the class sizes and necessary staff requirements to support the students."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"Abortion is morally wrong and the taking of a human life. It should not be a decision taken lightly. However, laws should be written and enforced to support life, necessary and safe medical assistance, and to ensure abortion is used only as medically necessary."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?

"The needs of each school district will vary."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

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"?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

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?

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?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

Other, 2018

"His top three issues are cannabis decriminalization and drug treatment, attracting and retaining entrepreneurs in NH, and increasing civil liberties for all."