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State Representative, Hillsborough 17

Ben Prescott

Candidate for State Representative, Hillsborough 17

Republican

Background

Occupation
Cybersecurity professional
Lives in
Manchester

A cybersecurity professional and secretary of the Manchester Republican Committee.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes adding a state tax on capital gains.

    Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2024 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?"

    Citizens Count: Ben Prescott profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Many retired fixed income folks rely on lifelong investments that prove them income through interest and dividends.”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.

    Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2024 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?"

    Citizens Count: Ben Prescott profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I support leaving the current 24 weeks law in place. Most people find it reasonable.”
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  • Supports more state funding for child care providers.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2024 issue survey: "Should the state increase funding for child care providers?"

    Citizens Count: Ben Prescott profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Increased funding accompanied by decreased regulatory burden.”
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