David Huot, Democrat

Resides: Laconia

Experience: House of Representatives (1970-74, 2013-2014, 2016-present); Judge, NH District Circuit Court (retired); Attorney; Veteran, NH Air National Guard (1967-98)

Positions on Issues

Broad-based sales tax: "Against"

Broad-based income tax: "The definition of 'earned income' leaves a lot of room for interpretation!"

Capital gains tax:"Undecided"

Business tax decrease: "Current law decreased business taxes subject to return to the higher rate based on performance. The financial changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic requires a thorough re-evaluation of the state's financial situation which includes current spending and revenue."

Cigarette tax increase: "This should not be a revenue issue."

Road usage fee: "Changes in technology demand a thorough re-assessment of the way we deal with road maintenance."

Minimum wage increase: "NH does not have a minimum wage. The minimum wage should be $12 per hour which is consistent with neighboring states."

Tax incentives for affordable housing: "Subject too broad."

NH business subsidies and tax credits: "Current fiscal situation makes this a future event"

Student debt repayment for certain industries: "Further explanation required!"

Per-pupil school funding increase: "This would vary by school district"

Tax revenue for private and home schooling: "Against"

Statewide, mandatory family and medical leave: "For"

Private, opt-in family and medical leave: "Against"

Abortion ban after 24 weeks: "It should not be criminalized"

Marijuana legalization: "Undecided"

Stricter gun laws: "Subject too broad"

Increased access to police misconduct reports: "Needs to include review by independent public body"

Net metering expansion: "For"

Extending renewable energy portfolio standard: "For"

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: "For"

Emergency power restrictions: "Undecided"

Mail-in voting: "Undecided"

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