Michael P. Aksten
Candidate for State Representative · Hillsborough County District 3 · Democrat
Michael P. AkstenD
Not an incumbent. No voting record. Their Citizens Count profile
Diet Socialist
75%
6 of 8 answers
answered 8 of 11
This score comes from a questionnaire, not from votes. Michael P. Aksten holds no seat and has cast no roll calls. The scorecard scores votes.
By issue area
- Raise Taxes to Expand GovernmentFrom the Economic Democracy section of the DSA program0%0/2
- Grow the State BudgetFrom the Economic Democracy section of the DSA program100%2/2
- Defend the Public School MonopolyFrom the Freedom To Flourish section of the DSA program100%3/3
- Loosen Voter Eligibility RulesFrom the Democracy For All section of the DSA program100%1/1
Every answer that counted (8)
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| Question | Their answer | Aligned answer | Counted as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad-based income taxShould NH add an income tax on earned income?Raise Taxes to Expand Government · Economic Democracy"New Hampshire's lack of a broad-based income tax has long been part of the state's identity and economic competitiveness. I do not support creating a tax on earned income. Instead, I believe we should focus on responsible budgeting, growing our economy, and making strategic investments that strengthen our workforce and communities without shifting the burden onto working families." | Against | For | Not aligned |
| Interest and Dividends taxShould New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?Raise Taxes to Expand Government · Economic Democracy"The Interest and Dividends Tax has been fully repealed. Rather than revisiting taxes that have already been eliminated, I believe the Legislature should focus on stable budgeting, economic growth, and ensuring New Hampshire remains an attractive place to live, work, and invest." | Against | For | Not aligned |
| Fund the Office of the Child AdvocateShould New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?Grow the State Budget · Economic Democracy"Absolutely. The Office of the Child Advocate provides independent oversight to help protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of children involved with state systems. Restoring this funding strengthens transparency, accountability, and public confidence while ensuring that vulnerable children continue to have an independent voice advocating for their best interests." | For | For | Aligned |
| School district tax cap mandateShould state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?Grow the State Budget · Economic Democracy"A one size fits all state mandate does not account for the unique needs of individual school districts. Local communities should retain the flexibility to make informed decisions about their educational investments while remaining accountable to taxpayers through the local budget process. Fiscal responsibility is essential, but arbitrary state-imposed caps could limit a district's ability to respond to changing enrollment, staffing, safety, or educational needs." | Against | Against | Aligned |
| "Education Freedom Account" programDo 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?Defend the Public School Monopoly · Freedom To Flourish"State education dollars should primarily support New Hampshire's public schools, which are accountable to taxpayers and serve every student. Families absolutely have the right to choose private or home education, but that choice should not come at the expense of the public education system. Public funds should remain focused on strengthening public schools and ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education." | Against | Against | Aligned |
| Public school open enrollment with limitsShould New Hampshire allow at least 10% of students in each school district to enroll in a different public school, regardless of where they live?Defend the Public School Monopoly · Freedom To Flourish"Public schools should primarily serve the communities they are established to educate. Expanding unrestricted cross district enrollment risks placing additional strain on districts, creating funding inequities, and weakening local planning. I believe our priority should be strengthening every public school so families have confidence in the schools serving their own communities." | Against | Against | Aligned |
| Majority of public school funding through local property taxesDo you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?Defend the Public School Monopoly · Freedom To Flourish"New Hampshire's current education funding system places an unequal burden on local property taxpayers while creating significant disparities between communities. Every child deserves access to a quality public education regardless of their ZIP code. I support pursuing a more equitable, sustainable funding model that reduces reliance on local property taxes while maintaining local input and accountability." | Against | Against | Aligned |
| Proof of citizenship for newly registered votersShould New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?Loosen Voter Eligibility Rules · Democracy For All"New Hampshire already has safeguards in place to protect the integrity of our elections. Instances of voter fraud are exceedingly rare and do not justify creating additional barriers that could prevent eligible citizens from exercising their constitutional right to vote. I support maintaining secure, accurate voter rolls while ensuring the registration process remains accessible to every eligible voter. Election policy should be driven by evidence, not by fear or political rhetoric. If problems arise, they should be addressed with targeted solutions based on documented facts, not broad restrictions that make voting more difficult for lawful citizens." | Against | Against | Aligned |
Left out of the score (3)
“Undecided”, “Other” and unanswered questions are excluded from the arithmetic, exactly as an absence is excluded on a roll call. None of these counted against Michael P. Aksten.
- Business tax decreaseOther
- Expand net metering opportunitiesOther
- Allow segregation based on biological sexOther
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