In this series, we will provide information about each of the candidates for Congress in Congressional District 1 using the same format so that you can compare the profiles. We hope it will lead you to learn more about the candidates and make an informed decision.
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| Party | Libertarian |
| Resides in | Portsmouth |
| Website | http://www.belforti.org/ |
| Total fundraising | Self funded |
| Employment | Owner/Investment Advisor, Belforti Investments. |
| Education | BSEE Electrical Engineering, U Mass Lowell. MBA UMass Amherst. |
| Answer to why running | To help continue momentum of freedom movement as part of the Libertarian Party most recently led by former successful state governors Gary Johnson and Bill Weld. Even though the corrupt Commission on Presidential Debates excluded them from the televised debates, they still attracted a tremendous number of enlightened voters (4.5 million Americans!) |
| Key issues | Specific Proposals |
| Electoral reforms | Term limits. Ranked choice voting or approval voting. |
| Economy | Increase take-home pay, stimulate economy and create jobs by phasing out federal income tax and capital gains tax. Limit federal government spending to vital functions. Eliminate corporate welfare. Reform Social Security through individual retirement accounts (IRAs) while honoring current obligations. |
| Civil liberties | Defend and uphold Constitutional freedoms. Protect your privacy and property rights. Encourage personal responsibility. |
| Environment | Reduce pollution by requiring corporate accountability. End need to clear cut forests by using hemp to produce paper & other products. Expand sustainable and renewable energy sources. |
