Maura Sullivan

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and redistributing its duties?

"I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution as a Marine, and that's exactly what I'll do in Congress: fight to abolish Trump's ICE and get masked, armed, and unaccountable federal agents off our streets. We are a nation of laws and must have secure borders, but that does not mean masked agents committing violence and crimes in our communities."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?

"For"

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Do you support a constitutional amendment ending automatic birthright citizenship for everyone born on U.S. soil?

"Against"

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Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting outside funding of campaigns through PACs?

"For"

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Should the federal government combat inflation by requiring budget cuts to match any new federal spending?

"Against"

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Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?

"Against"

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Do you support the recent U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro?

"As a veteran of the war in Iraq, another unnecessary conflict, I stand in strong opposition to this illegal and reckless attempt at regime change. Venezuela posed no imminent threat to the United States, and the President failed to seek authorization from Congress as required by Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. There is no question the world is better off without Maduro in power, but I do not support American-led regime changes around the world without an urgent threat to national security."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?

"For"

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Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government ban some abortions?

"Women's healthcare decisions should be between them and their doctor without government interference, period. I will always fight to protect access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the U.S. Constitution have a Balanced Budget Amendment?

"Against"

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Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to choose abortion before fetal viability (generally 24 weeks gestation)?

"The right to choose abortion before fetal viability should be protected by federal law. Women’s healthcare decisions should be made by them and their doctors, not politicians."

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Do you support increasing military aid to Taiwan?

"I support continued military aid to our democratic ally Taiwan and strengthening our ability to deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific."

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Do you support increasing oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?

"Climate change is one of the greatest long-term threats to our national security, economy, and way of life. We should aggressively transition toward renewable energy, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and do it in a way that lowers costs for working families."

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Should the federal government reauthorize the Keystone XL pipeline?

"We should be investing in a clean-energy future and strengthening American energy independence rather than expanding dependence on fossil fuel infrastructure."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should military aid to Israel include a requirement that Israel take certain actions to reduce civilian casualties?

"I am deeply upset by Netanyahu's conduct throughout this war, and there is a full-blown humanitarian crisis in Gaza because of his actions. Too many civilians–and children–have been killed and injured in this tragic war. I will always stand with the people of Israel in their right to live in peace and security, but there can no longer be a blank check for offensive weapons to Israel."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should Congress pass legislation limiting the ability of large institutional investors to purchase multiple single-family homes for use as rental properties?

"We must crack down on corporate landlords and Wall Street investors that profit from housing shortages while pricing working people out of their own communities. We need to make sure housing is a place for people to live, not simply another financial asset for corporate investors."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Mail-in voting is a proven and secure way to expand access to the ballot, particularly for working people, seniors, people with disabilities, and those who may have difficulty getting to the polls. Every eligible voter should have a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

"Marijuana should be decriminalized at the Federal level so states can choose how best to regulate it themselves."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?

"I support Medicare for All Who Want It, giving every American the choice to enroll in a strong public insurance option while preserving private coverage for those who want it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

"Healthcare is a basic human right, and no American should have to choose between paying for medicine and paying the rent. I support Medicare for All Who Want It—a strong public insurance option that any American can choose while preserving private coverage for those who want it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the U.S. government continue to provide military aid to Ukraine (without putting U.S. soldiers on the ground)?

"The United States must continue to support the people of Ukraine. We need to contain Russian aggression before it spreads and make clear to Putin the cost of invading and annexing U.S. allies. We should continue to provide Ukraine the support it needs and push our partners and allies to do more as well. Our goal should be to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position to negotiate an end to this war on terms that protect its sovereignty and security. Ukraine is a democratic ally under attack, and allowing Putin to seize Ukraine would undermine the security and stability of Europe and weaken the global rules-based order that has helped prevent major conflict for generations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?

"Against"

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Should the federal government require voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as passport or birth certificate) at the time of registration?

"We should make it easier—not harder—for eligible Americans to exercise their right to vote. I support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act, including efforts to strengthen election security and modernize voter registration."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?

"Congress should raise the Social Security income tax cap, but only for the wealthiest Americans. Working people have paid into Social Security for decades, and we should strengthen the program without cutting benefits. That means asking the wealthiest Americans to contribute at least at the same rate as everyone else. I believe the fairest way to do this is a so-called donut hole approach, where the cap on taxable income stays in place at the current levels, but is lifted on income above $500,000 a year."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government withhold funds from cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE detainers?

"The federal government should not punish cities for exercising their constitutional authority or force local law enforcement to participate in federal immigration enforcement. I will fight to abolish Trump's ICE and ensure that federal immigration enforcement operates within the bounds of the Constitution."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support reinstating federal consumer tax credits or subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles?

"If we want to transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles, we need to make that transition economically beneficial for working people. Consumer incentives can help lower the upfront cost."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?

"The Federal Reserve should remain independent; Congress and the executive branch should not meddle in its decision-making."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

"I support aggressive and rapid action to transition to renewable energy, but we must do it in a way that lowers costs for regular families. Any climate policy should prioritize affordable energy, American jobs, while reducing our dependence on fossil fuels."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Do you support the United States’ involvement in the war in Iran?

"While serving as a Marine logistics officer in Fallujah, Iraq in 2005, I saw firsthand what happens when a President takes the nation into an unnecessary war, and who pays the price: working class kids, not the sons and daughters of Senators and CEOs. Many of us came home swearing we would never let that happen to another generation. This reckless war has cost us the precious lives of too many servicemembers already, and caused gas, diesel and fertilizer prices to soar, raising costs on Granite Staters and making life even more expensive. We must bring this war to an end immediately."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support abolishing any federal agencies or departments?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support a law that would allow U.S. officials to turn away migrants seeking asylum when the number of border crossings exceeds a certain number?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support a federal rule that would oblige automakers to make 50% or more of the vehicles they sell electric?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support an expanded child tax credit that sends monthly payments to middle and low income families?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support extending the Trump-backed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) past 2025?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support increasing federal enforcement of organized retail crime?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Do you support presidential action to bar asylum-seekers from staying in the United States before their court date?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2025

Should Congress revise Section 230, a federal law that shields social media companies from lawsuits over content that appears on their platforms?

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"Let's be honest here: this tax bill is not real reform. It's a giveaway to corporate special interests while the rest of us pay for it. Nonpartisan analysis has shown that this tax bill will hurt low and middle-income households and small businesses. Congress could have helped small business owners create good jobs here in New Hampshire, but instead thousands of hardworking Granite State families could see their taxes rise under this bill. This isn't the actual reform we need, and that's hardly a surprise with the process the GOP used to move this legislation."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"We are a country of immigrants. Members of Congress need to come together and find a resolution that provides DREAMers a pathway to citizenship."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Since President Trump ended the Affordable Care Act's insurance subsidies last year, hard working Americans who are enrolled in the marketplace have seen their health care premiums spike nearly 40% on average. In New Hampshire alone, premiums have increased 78% from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, the Trump Administration has also threatened to eliminate coverage for children with pre-existing conditions. As your Congresswoman, I will fight to improve access to quality, affordable health care while decreasing costs and fighting tirelessly to protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I will always protect a woman's right to choose and fight back against efforts to cut funding to organizations like Planned Parenthood that provide critical health care to women and men."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I will always protect a woman's right to choose and fight back against efforts to cut funding to organizations like Planned Parenthood that provide critical health care to women and men."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Over the past decade, average wage growth for working families remained slow and sluggish. We are the only state in New England where our wage is pegged to the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour. It is harder for people to stretch a paycheck to cover the rising costs of health care, housing, gas and groceries. Yet households at the top of the income scale have enjoyed much larger gains throughout the same period. I want to help working families and the economy by raising the federal minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. The federal minimum wage is worth less today than it was 50 years ago. That is unacceptable. We should do better by working people."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"America should be focused on creating new energy technology that supports environmental sustainability and economic growth. By investing in clean energy, we can combat climate change while creating good-paying jobs here at home. And retrofitting schools and public buildings to be more energy efficient creates jobs that cannot be 'sent overseas.' This will improve our economy, enhance our security, and help to establish America's position in the world as a leader in clean energy. That will in turn attract investment, spur innovation, and create new companies."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"America should be focused on creating new energy technology that supports environmental sustainability and economic growth. By investing in clean energy, we can combat climate change while creating good-paying jobs here at home. And retrofitting schools and public buildings to be more energy efficient creates jobs that cannot be 'sent overseas.' This will improve our economy, enhance our security, and help to establish America's position in the world as a leader in clean energy. That will in turn attract investment, spur innovation, and create new companies."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"According to an analysis of federal data, more than 10 percent of bridges in New Hampshire are considered 'structurally deficient.' New Hampshire is ranked 13th in the country in highest percentage of bridges deemed to be in poor condition. Our state and country needs to invest in infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers has given the U.S. a D+ for our national infrastructure and estimates that we need to double our investment in infrastructure over the next decade to improve our grade, which is why I support bipartisan efforts to invest in rebuilding and expanding our infrastructure. This will help America compete in a 21st century economy and create good-paying middle class jobs."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I have a lot of experience with weapons from my time as a Marine Corps Officer and Iraq Veteran. And as your Congresswoman I will do everything in my power to help pass the following legislative measures that have broad bipartisan support:

1. Pass Universal Background Checks. 97% of Americans support requiring background checks on all gun purchases, whether they're over the Internet, at gun shows, in newspaper ads, or friend and family transfers. This is one of the most important steps Congress can take to curb gun violence in our country.
2. Ban the Sale of Assault Weapons and High Capacity Magazines. Since Congress let the 1994 federal assault weapons ban lapse in 2004, gun violence has been on the rise in America. The madman who opened fire from a hotel window in Las Vegas, killing 58 and wounding 851, was able to buy his military grade weapons and massacre-sized magazines perfectly legally. It is time Congress once again banned the sale of assault weapons and massacre sized magazines so we can prevent future tragedies like Parkland, Las Vegas, the Texas Church, Orlando Pulse Nightclub, and so many more. The weapons of war and magazines we used in Iraq have no place in our communities.
3. Ban Bump Stocks. Congress should immediately ban the sale of bump stocks, a low cost accessory that converts a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic weapon.
4. Close the Boyfriend Loophole. Federal law prohibits individuals found guilty of domestic violence from purchasing a gun. But, it does not prevent romantic partners who do not share a child or live with their victim from owning a gun. So, Congress must close the boyfriend loophole and ensure that individuals convicted of domestic violence cannot legally buy a gun.
5. No Fly, No Buy. If an individual is too dangerous to board an airplane even after a pat down and a trip through a metal detector, he/she should not be able to buy a gun either. Pure common sense alone dictates that anyone on the FBI's 'No Fly List' should not be able to purchase a firearm. Congress needs to pass legislation that would prevent such individuals from buying guns, while providing a review process for those who may be on the list in error.
6. Oppose Concealed Carry Reciprocity. I will oppose any and all efforts to pass Concealed Carry Reciprocity laws, unless other jurisdiction has as strong or stronger gun laws.

Finally, as a candidate and as your Congresswoman, I will never, ever accept a single cent from the National Rifle Association or from gun lobbyists."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"In case you missed this: the Senate fought off a dangerous bill restricting abortion access. We will stay vigilant in defending against the ongoing assault on a women's right to choose."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Support the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act - the opioid crisis needs to be elevated to a national emergency similar to what happened to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the Ryan White bill in 1990. The CARE Act would provide significant federal funding to help state and local governments."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"A public option would allow individuals to buy into Medicare, which would create competition for the private insurance companies on the health care exchange. Competition will ensure Granite Staters have more choices for affordable, quality health care and keep private insurers honest and transparent about what they offer."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Make Higher Education Affordable to All: By 2020, 35 percent of job openings in America will require a bachelor's degree while another 30 percent will require an associate degree or some type of certificate. One of our top economic priorities as a nation should be developing the most highly trained workforce in the world. We can only do that by making higher education and specialized vocational training more affordable without saddling our students with mountains of debt.

"In order to make higher education more affordable for all, as your Congresswoman, I will fight for:

• The Right of Individuals to Refinance. Student loan recipients should be able to refinance their loans at current historically low interest rates. The student loan program should not serve as a guaranteed indirect subsidy for banks.
• Pay As You Grow Provisions. We should also increase the availability of income-based loan repayment plans. Young grads crushed by loan debt are not able to save up to buy homes of their own and plan for strong financial futures. This crushing debt holds back our economy. A Pay As You Grow option would be a critical part of addressing this problem.
• Increase Support for Higher Education. I believe we need to increase funding for Pell Grants that are available to low- and middle-income students. And students who attend community college should also be able to easily transfer their credits to a four-year institution, creating a more affordable path for students to earn a bachelor's degree.
  • UNH is one of the most expensive state universities in the country, and is in danger of being out of reach for working families. We need to do more to support UNH and to support our students to be able to afford our state school.
• Improve Career Readiness. After high school or college graduation, too many students are not prepared for the jobs that are open right now. We need to ensure that our students can get the education and skills they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. That is why we should create a national program for career readiness. As part of a career readiness program, high schools would partner with trade schools, community colleges, and employers to ensure students learn the skills necessary in a 21st century economy.
• Expand Pathways to College by Expanding AmeriCorps and Increasing Service Opportunities. I was proud to earn a ROTC Scholarship to pay for my college education, but that is not the right pathway for everyone. Service opportunities like AmeriCorps are a true win-win for the community and the individual. We should significantly expand the AmeriCorps budget and increase pathways to service and education for students."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal is an ill-considered, dangerous, merit-less move. The deal we have now - no deal - is more of the same irresponsible behavior from the top that continues to put our nation and its credibility at risk."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. America is the only country that is not a participant in the Paris Climate Accord. It is essential we rejoin it to protect current and future generations."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"Let's honor their memories by supporting common-sense gun safety laws. As a Marine Veteran I can speak from experience in saying that the weapons we used in Iraq have no place on the streets of Manchester. We have clear-cut processes for weapons in the military...and process works. We should be able to respect the 2nd Amendment while having a process that ensures getting a gun isn't easier than getting a driver's license. It's long past time to improve gun safety."

Other, 2017

"I served on the leadership team in the VA. New Hampshire has one of the greatest per capita percentages of veterans in the country, and they need a full-service hospital. I would argue tirelessly for that on behalf of the veterans in the state."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"Don't blame the ACA. Shortened sign-ups, cuts to federal subsidies, a tax bill repealing the individual mandate--all jeopardize Granite Staters' access to quality, affordable health insurance. Even with these obstacles, let's make sure we get everyone covered."