Stewart I. Levenson
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you support "The Speaker Project" from the organization No Labels, a proposal to change several House rules with the intent of encouraging bipartisan cooperation? (Learn more at https://www.nolabels.org/the-speaker-project/)
"I support 'The Speaker Project' from the organization No Labels."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you believe the "Trump tax plan" bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens?
"I believe the 'Trump tax plan' bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Undecided"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?
"Secure our borders prior to such discussions only then can we consider either residency or citizenship pathway."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should there be a path to citizenship for some illegal/undocumented immigrants?
"Border security first then we can discuss what can be done with the Status of illegals"
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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?”
"Corporations pay enough in federal taxes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government expand background checks for firearms sales?
"The system is broken. They don't do the background checks that are already required."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"I am in favor of renewable energy but feel the market will set the standard. An arbitrary standard serves no good"Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I believe no public money should ever be used for abortion. Late term abortion is both infanticide and should not be allowed. I support parental consent for minors. I am pro choice and believe that less than 20 weeks is legally settled despite new Supreme Court."
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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?
"We should always be good stewards of the planet"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government institute a flat income tax for all income brackets while eliminating many deductions?
"Spending is the issue. Control spending and how we tax becomes much less an issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?
"Against"
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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?
"First the federal government should place those states on notice regarding recreational use. Terminal patients and others who have not been adequately treated by conventional means should be allowed medical marijuana. This should not be an excuse for recreational use."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?
"The federal government should not raise the minimum wage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of coal?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of natural gas?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase subsidies for nuclear energy to bring them into line with subsidies for other energy sources with low greenhouse emissions, such as wind and solar?
"I am in favor of removing all susidies on energy. We should have a level playing field. Technology improves all the time. Consumers have also shown they will pay more for clean energy without subsidies."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should there be a higher threshold for the size of state contracts that must be reviewed by the Executive Council (currently $10,000)?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?
"They already do. Taxing the rich is a cry for class warfare"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?
"Tariffs should be on the table but this is the first administration that has shown itself to be serious in the negotiations"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
How should the U.S. combat the Islamic State?
"Terrorism must be fought before it comes to our shores again."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Would you vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date?
"I would vote against impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on an appointment?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase spending on defense?
"Spending must be tied to waste reduction."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase support for scientific research and development?
"Spending should be more sensibly aligned with the possible benefits."
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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?
"NH must get its fair share of infrastructure funding"
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2017
Levenson was one of the whistleblowers to come forward in the summer of 2017 and highlight inadequate care at the VA medical center in Manchester.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?
"The federal government should not limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government lower the corporate tax rate?
"To stop companies from leaving the US and to bring our rates more in line with those in Europe, the federal government should lower the corporate tax rate."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Would you vote for Attorney General Gordon MacDonald to be chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court?
"For"Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?
"The U.S. should build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?
"Money is not the only answer. Much can be done which will not add new costs."
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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, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program?
"The president approach of constructive engagement should be given a chance"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
"For"
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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?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by repealing the tax penalty for employers who do not offer health insurance?
"For"
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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.'"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?
"Sanctions haven't worked to date. I do not favor the means needed to enforce these sanctions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?
"The federal government should not allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?
"I support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?
"I agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement."
