Newly elected New Hampshire House Speaker Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) issued a statement following the election for Speaker during today’s House session. Chandler won a majority of votes cast by House members.
“It’s an honor to have earned the support of my colleagues in the House for this job. We have a lot of important work ahead of us in the coming term. My goals are simple. I will work with all members of the House to formulate responsible, common sense public policy that will improve the lives of the people of New Hampshire. I will work with all members of the Democrat and Republican caucus who share this goal. I will do my best to promote unity within our party, and prove to our constituents that we deserve their vote next November. We have a tall order ahead of us, and I am excited to meet this challenge.”
Chandler first held the office of Speaker from 2000-2004. Most recently, Chandler had served as Deputy Speaker since December 2014 under the Speakership of Shawn Jasper. He served as House Republican (minority) Leader during the 2013-2014 term, and has held several other leadership posts, including Chairman of the House Public Works & Highways committee over the course of his 18 term tenure in the New Hampshire House.