Tom Ransom

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"Opinion pending further study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Legalization/taxation of marijuana"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Legalization/taxation of marijuana"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"I support legalization and taxation of marijuana."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"Opinion pending further study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."

Other, 2016

"Democrat Thomas Ransom, who is running for state representative in District 9, to represent Ward 2, said he supports legalization and taxation of marijuana in the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Opinion pending further study."

Candidate's Website, 2014

"Tom Ransom supports raising the minimum wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"I am concerned with sexual harassment at the workplace. I support equal rights for women."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "If we choose to drug test then we should have a plan for treatment. Drug addiction is a disease."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"If underground and without eminent domain, then possibly."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Legalization/taxation of marijuana"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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?

"Opinion pending further study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"Opinion pending further study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation will result in lower income to the working person."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Opinion after further study"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Opinion pending further study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"Opinion pending further study. I am generally supportive of wind and solar power."