Steve wanted to serve on Executive Departments and Administration because he was very concerned about the rule making authority granted by boards and agencies, and not by statute. Whenever possible, Steve would prefer decisions on regulations and fees to be made by the legislature. Steve knows first hand the effect of excessive state and federal …
Jim retired in June of last year after a long career in teaching – 31 years at Sunapee High School and a number of years at Lebanon High School – mostly focused on mathematics. He felt compelled to run for state office because he had the time and the capacity, and responded to the call …
Ralph really is a North Country person, being born and raised in Lancaster and having lived in Littleton for 40 years. He’s spent his entire life in the business world, and the past 25 years owning a publishing company with a business journal for the North American forestry industry. Its principal magazine is called the …
It comes as no surprise that Aboul was the top vote getter (higher than the President himself) in the town of Seabrook. Everyone knows Aboul, whether it’s from his convenience store Richdale on Route 1, or from his two terms on the Board of Selectmen, or his Vice Chairmanship of the Rockingham Planning Commission. Aboul …
One could say Herb is part of a UNH family; he earned his Bachelor degree there, as did all 4 of his grown children.Herb is a New Hampshire native, but left the state for 30 years before choosing to return. He earned his Masters degree in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines …
Seven years ago, Glenn chose to move here from Connecticut, saying to himself “What better place than New Hampshire to live as a Republican interested in politics?” We couldn’t agree more. Back in Connecticut, Glenn was involved in town politics and served on the Board of Education and Board of Finance. He brings this experience …
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After retiring in 2010 from a long career as an engineer, manager and administrator of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Jim decided to give back and get more involved in politics. He’s been a Ward moderator for 20 years, and has served on both Planning and School Boards in Rochester. These experiences make him a helpful …
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Knowing he was about to wrap up 6 rewarding years on the School Board, Bob decided to run for State office and try something new. Bob has worked in the lighting business for 30 years, starting as an electrical engineer and now focusing on sales and management. He balances working full-time while serving in the …
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Emily decided to run for state office, because she was impressed with what Republicans were able to accomplish last session, and wanted to be a part of that effort. Like most of us, Emily is focused on “making sure government is extremely careful with tax payer money,” and realized the need to get more involved …
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As a business owner himself, Bruce knows first hand how excessive state regulations and red tape make it hard to expand economically and add jobs. He started his company Hodgdon & Son, Inc. back in 1990 and does site work and excavating for numerous development projects in the area. Bruce is a native of Northwood, …
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After a career in the airline industry, most recently as General Manager of Continental Airlines at Logan, David is happy to be in the legislature. He requested to serve in Public Works, because friend Senator Rausch asked him to sit on the same committee he did. David is enjoying it and state governance immensely. His …
Brad always wanted to do public service, and still gets goosebumps walking up the State House steps. Brad’s Dad and best friend was quiet, even-keeled, patriotic and a great public servant, and inspired him to do his part and follow his foot steps. Brad ran for office focused on making it easier for businesses to …
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As a freshman at UNH, Joe is extremely concerned about the economy and the availability of jobs after graduation. He is very interested in state policy issues, especially the budget, and decided to major in Political Science. Joe is finding the legislature an incredible learning experience, particularly in Election Law, where he serves in committee. …
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Like many of us, Tracy decided to run for office to see if he could make a difference. In his own words, “I found myself complaining and said to myself you’ve got to get off the bench and be part of the game.” As a Business Broker, he is concerned about the current environment which …
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Kelleigh has been interested in politics ever since she was about 5 years old, and came to the State House to see her mother, who was a State Representative at the time. Since then, she worked for numerous campaigns, including Pat Buchanan and Ovide Lamontagne’s, and for elected officials, such as Senator Bob Smith, in …
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