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Dan Feltes on Social Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Dan Feltes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Maggie Hassan on Social Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for Maggie Hassan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jilletta Jarvis on Social Security
Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jilletta Jarvis on other issues.
  • Option for private Social Security. (Jul 2018)
Molly Kelly on Social Security
Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire: Click here for Molly Kelly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Marchand on Social Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Steve Marchand on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Sununu on Social Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Sununu on other issues.
  • Flexible retirement savings, and ensure Soc. Sec. solvency. (Oct 2016)
Colin Van Ostern on Social Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Colin Van Ostern on other issues.
  • Focus on good jobs so people can save for retirement. (Oct 2016)
Andru Volinsky on Social Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andru Volinsky on other issues.
  • Joined with Labor to protect public pensions. (Jan 2020)

Senate:

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Scott Brown on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for Scott Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Maggie Hassan on Social Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Maggie Hassan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Martin on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Martin on other issues.
  • Allow individual investment of payroll tax. (Nov 2000)
Corky Messner on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Corky Messner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill O`Brien on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Bill O`Brien on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Rubens on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Rubens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeanne Shaheen on Social Security
Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeanne Shaheen on other issues.
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Carol Shea-Porter on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Carol Shea-Porter on other issues.
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Karen Testerman on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karen Testerman on other issues.
  • Employee-controlled individual savings accounts. (Jan 2014)

House:


Frank Guinta on Social Security
Republican Representative (NH-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Guinta on other issues.
  • Supports privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Annie Kuster on Social Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Annie Kuster on other issues.
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 70% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Chris Pappas on Social Security
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Pappas on other issues.
  • No cuts to Social Security & Medicare to sustain tax cuts. (Jan 2020)
Carol Shea-Porter on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Carol Shea-Porter on other issues.
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mark Connolly on Social Security
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Mark Connolly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Derek Dextraze on Social Security
Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Derek Dextraze on other issues.
  • Oppose privatizing Social Security. (Mar 2016)
Jon Lavoie on Social Security
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Lavoie on other issues.
  • Money will dry up if nothing is done for Social Security. (Oct 2015)
John Lynch on Social Security
Democratic NH Governor: Click here for John Lynch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeanne Shaheen on Social Security
Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeanne Shaheen on other issues.
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Craig Benson on Social Security
Former Republican Governor (2003-2004): Click here for Craig Benson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Fernald on Social Security
Former Democratic Governor (until 1996): Click here for Mark Fernald on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Burt Cohen on Social Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Burt Cohen on other issues.
  • Protect life-time benefits owed US veterans. (Feb 2003)
Doris Haddock on Social Security
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doris Haddock on other issues.
  • No privatization; stop raiding the trust fund. (Sep 2004)
Bill Zeliff on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Zeliff on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Tom Alciere on Social Security
2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Alciere on other issues.
  • Privatize Social Security. (Mar 2010)
Charlie Bass on Social Security
Republican Representative (NH-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Bass on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Jim Bender on Social Security
2010 Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Bender on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Blevens on Social Security
Libertarian challenger: Click here for Ken Blevens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeb Bradley on Social Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeb Bradley on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Judd Gregg on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (NH): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Judd Gregg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Paul Hodes on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Hodes on other issues.
  • Grid header. (Sep 2010)
  • Protect Social Security. (Nov 2004)
  • Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Paul Hodes on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Hodes on other issues.
  • Grid header. (Sep 2010)
  • Protect Social Security. (Nov 2004)
  • Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
John Sununu on Social Security
Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Sununu on other issues.
  • Proposed bill to invest 50% of FICA in personal accounts. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Kelly Ayotte on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kelly Ayotte on other issues.
  • Open to raising the retirement age for younger workers. (Sep 2010)
  • Rated 3% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Don Bolduc on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Don Bolduc on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Sununu on Social Security
Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Sununu on other issues.
  • Proposed bill to invest 50% of FICA in personal accounts. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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