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Linda McGrath

Candidate for State Representative, Rockingham 40

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Hampton
Campaign website
seacoastrising.com

Linda McGrath is a Republican candidate from Hampton. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: Representative, NH House of Representative (2024 - present); Pharmacist; Hampton NH GOP co-Clerk; NH GOP Delegate; NH GOP State Committee Member; education: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?" Written answer: “I support cutting spending not increasing taxes.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Broad-based income tax Against”
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Public safety

  • Opposes stricter gun control laws

    Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "Against"”
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Education

  • Supports the Education Freedom Account program

    Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "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?" Written answer: “Every child should have access the school that is right for them, enabling them to succeed to the best of their ability.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
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Housing

  • Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

    Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?" Written answer: “The state should NOT be interfering with cities and towns zoning laws.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Encourage local zoning changes for housing development Against”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

    Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?" Written answer: “Raising the minimum wage in other states has led to business closings and fewer jobs for young people just entering the workforce.”

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    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Minimum wage increase Against”
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