Maggie Hassan in 2016 NH Senate race

On Civil Rights: Ban discrimination against transgender individuals

Q: On Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Ayotte: No. But advocates for full access to government benefits for same-sex couples.

Hassan: Yes

Q: On Gay Rights: Should transgender individuals have the right to use public bathrooms of their choice?

Ayotte: No clear public stand, though has supported some previous protections.

Hassan: Yes. Also issued Executive Order for NH banning discrimination against transgender individuals.

Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 New Hampshire Senate race Oct 9, 2016

On Tax Reform: Wealthy should pay their fair share

Q: On Taxes: Increase taxes on corporations and/or high-income individuals to pay for public services?

Ayotte: No. Signed Americans for Tax Reform Pledge to oppose "any and all" tax increases to raise revenue.

Hassan: Yes. Close tax loopholes and ask wealthiest businesses and individuals to "pay their fair share."

Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 New Hampshire Senate race Oct 9, 2016

On Families & Children: Fought for right to education for son with cerebral palsy

A dozen years before running for governor, Maggie Hassan got her start in public service at the invitation of then-Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, the woman she now hopes to serve alongside in the US Senate. A lawyer at the time, Hassan caught Shaheen's eye for her advocacy work on behalf of children with disabilities, including her son Ben. Now 27, Ben was born with cerebral palsy and cannot walk or speak. Hassan believed he and children like him should have the same access as any child to a good education--and she fought for it.

Shaheen appointed Hassan to a state commission on education funding. Hassan's advocacy work prompted Democrats to encourage her to run for state Senate, winning a seat in 2004.

In the journey from parent advocate to US Senate candidate, Hassan's home life has helped shape her political philosophy. "I really began to realize it was families like ours, and advocates for those families and elected leaders, public servants, who really made change happen," Hassan said.

Source: ABC News on 2016 New Hampshire Senate race Oct 6, 2015

On Education: As governor, I froze college tuition

Hassan cited her work freezing college tuition, the success of the New Hampshire economy and other measures from her two terms as governor as reason to send her to Washington. "Now to continue working to realize our state's potential, we need a response from Washington that meets the progress we're making here at home, and that's exactly why I'm running for the United States Senate," Hassan said. Source: CNN coverage of 2016 New Hampshire Senate race Oct 5, 2015

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