Scott Shepard
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This score comes from a questionnaire, not from votes. Scott Shepard 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 program66.7%2/3
- Grow the State BudgetFrom the Economic Democracy section of the DSA program100%2/2
- Green New Deal Energy MandatesFrom the Green New Deal section of the DSA program100%1/1
- Loosen Voter Eligibility RulesFrom the Democracy For All section of the DSA program100%1/1
Every answer that counted (7)
The question wording is Citizens Count’s. The “aligned answer” column is the answer a DSA-aligned candidate would give, taken from the plank named beside it. Anything Scott Shepard wrote under an answer is quoted in full, unedited. On one question the sentence Scott Shepard wrote under the box settles the answer differently from the box itself, and the score goes with what they wrote, not the box. Those rows show both, and say why.
| 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"I do not support adopting a broad-based income tax at this time. However, I believe New Hampshire needs an honest, evidence-based statewide conversation about our tax structure before future fiscal challenges force difficult decisions. Every tax system - including property, business, sales, and income taxes - has strengths and tradeoffs. Even many of the nation’s most fiscally conservative, lowest-tax states rely on broad-based taxes while maintaining strong economies. We should be willing to objectively examine what has worked elsewhere and determine what best supports New Hampshire’s long-term prosperity, fiscal resilience, and competitiveness."Ticked Other, scored as Against. A plain no to the question as asked. The rest of the answer calls for a statewide conversation about tax structure, which is not a position on adding the tax. | Againstticked Other | For | Not aligned |
| Interest and Dividends taxShould New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?Raise Taxes to Expand Government · Economic Democracy"I would support a temporary Interest and Dividends Tax if every dollar were dedicated solely to rebuilding New Hampshire’s Rainy Day Fund to a fiscally responsible level. Our narrow revenue base makes the state especially vulnerable during recessions. A stronger reserve would reduce fiscal risk while preserving New Hampshire’s long-term low-tax advantage." | For | For | Aligned |
| Business tax decreaseShould New Hampshire lower business taxes?Raise Taxes to Expand Government · Economic Democracy"I do not support further reductions in business taxes at this time. New Hampshire already enjoys one of the most competitive business tax environments in New England. My priority is maintaining that advantage while strengthening the state’s long-term fiscal stability rather than reducing revenues further without clear evidence of additional economic benefit." | Against | Against | 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"Children deserve an independent advocate. I support restoring funding with clear accountability and measurable outcomes." | 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"Local voters should retain authority over local school budgets. The state should encourage efficiency, transparency, and measurable outcomes rather than impose one-size-fits-all caps" | Against | Against | Aligned |
| Expand net metering opportunitiesDo you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?Green New Deal Energy Mandates · Green New Deal"I support expansion if implemented in a way that is fair to all ratepayers and maintains grid reliability." | For | For | 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"Election integrity is essential, but so is ensuring every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote. Before adding new documentation requirements, we should make it simple, affordable, and reliable for eligible voters to obtain the documents they need. Good policy should improve both election security and voter access." | Against | Against | Aligned |
Left out of the score (4)
“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 Scott Shepard.
- "Education Freedom Account" programOther
- Public school open enrollment with limitsOther
- Majority of public school funding through local property taxesOther
- Allow segregation based on biological sexOther
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