Robert Lovett, Jr.

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?

"The current program is taking state funds, your taxes, and providing it to private institutions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Reproductive healthcare decisions are personal, private matters and should be made by patients in consultation with their healthcare provider. The government should have no role in reproductive healthcare decisions. I will work to codify Roe v. Wade into New Hampshire law and to protect reproductive rights."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Reproductive healthcare decisions are personal, private matters and should be made by patients in consultation with their healthcare provider. The government should have no role in reproductive healthcare decisions. I will work to codify Roe v. Wade into New Hampshire law and to protect reproductive rights."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a parent with children in this age range I understand the concerns that some may have. I would like to see what information is being presented but I'm against an outright ban."

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"?

"We cannot fix what we don't acknowledge as broken. As long as the information is provided in a safe and age-appropriate manner I see no issue with this."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I would like to see what options are presented before making a definitive answer. Any new tax should alleviate or replace the current pressure of property taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I would like to see what options are presented before making a definitive answer. Any new tax should alleviate or replace the current pressure of property taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"We should have incentives to help communities build municipal clean energy - solar and/or wind power should be the primary fuel for municipal and state buildings - both as a cost-savings and an environmental benefit. It could serve as a model to consumers as well."

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?

"Undecided"

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?

"I would like to see what is being suggested before giving a definite answer."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We need to protect our natural resources while understanding the housing crisis. If a plan is put forth that accounts for both then I am in favor."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Reproductive healthcare decisions are personal, private matters and should be made by patients in consultation with their healthcare provider. The government should have no role in reproductive healthcare decisions. I will work to codify Roe v. Wade into New Hampshire law and to protect reproductive rights."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Legalizing and taxing marijuana would allow us to invest in small businesses and increase state revenue that could be used to further fund education and lower property taxes. The 'live free or die' state is an 'island' with all of our immediate neighbors having already legalized it recreationally, and we continue to miss out on the opportunity that marijuana legalization presents."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Legalizing and taxing marijuana would allow us to invest in small businesses and increase state revenue that could be used to further fund education and lower property taxes. The 'live free or die' state is an 'island' with all of our immediate neighbors having already legalized it recreationally, and we continue to miss out on the opportunity that marijuana legalization presents."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Legalizing and taxing marijuana would allow us to invest in small businesses and increase state revenue that could be used to further fund education and lower property taxes. The 'live free or die' state is an 'island' with all of our immediate neighbors having already legalized it recreationally, and we continue to miss out on the opportunity that marijuana legalization presents."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"The cost of living has gone up for everyone. We learned, through the pandemic, that the frontline workers that risked the most exposure were often the least compensated. If you want the jobs done people need to be able to pay their bills while doing them."

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

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?

"The current system is inequitable and suggests that your child's education should only be as good as your zip code. One of the main reasons I'm running is to develop a fair system that accounts for all of New Hampshire's children"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Reproductive healthcare decisions are personal, private matters and should be made by patients in consultation with their healthcare provider. The government should have no role in reproductive healthcare decisions. I will work to codify Roe v. Wade into New Hampshire law and to protect reproductive rights."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"A recent study shows 93% of all firearm related injuries in New Hampshire are self-inflicted. My hope is we could find a common ground to protect our most vulnerable individuals without adding undue hardship on law-abiding gun owners."