New Hampshire: Dan St. Hilaire

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 01:51

Dems poised to keep Executive Council

The Democrats will maintain control of the Executive Council, as they appear to be maintaining their 3-2 advantage on the Council.

Councilors Ray Burton (R-Bath), Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester), Bev Hollingworth (D-Hampton) and Deb Pignatelli (D-Nashua) all won handily.

The most-watched race for the Council is between Council John Shea (D-Nelson) and Merrimack County Attorney Dan St. Hilaire (R-Concord). As of this posting, with 80 percent of precincts reporting St. Hilaire is losing by 10,000 votes.

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 14:53

Shea, St. Hilaire square-off for Executive Council

In 2006, Executive Council John Shea (D-Nelson) was on a flight to Belgium when he heard he had pulled off an upset victory and defeated Councilor Peter Spaulding. Two years later, Shea has visited every town in District 2 and has been campaigning extensively with Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton).

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Tue, 09/09/2008 - 20:56

St. Hilaire easily wins Executive Council primary

In a race Republicans believe will win them back majority status on the Executive Council, Merrimack County Attorney Dan St. Hilaire defeated two others in the District 3 primary tonight, advancing him to take on freshman incumbent Democrat John Shea.

In an interview St. Hilaire said he won because of "hard work that we will continue on to November."

With 45 percent of the vote counted, St. Hilaire had 67 percent of the vote over small businessman Bernie Sparks and former Executive Councilor Richard Wasson.

Mon, 09/01/2008 - 10:39

St. Hilaire ‘confident’ of victory

 MINNEAPOLIS- Even though he is in a three-way primary, Executive Council candidate Dan St. Hilaire (R-Concord) is spending this week at the Republican National Convention.

St. Hilaire is a delegate for U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and is competing against Bernie Sparks (R-Loudon) and Richard Wasson (R-Rollinsford) in the Republican primary in Executive Council District 2.

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Wed, 04/23/2008 - 12:49

St. Hilaire to hold first campaign event

Today, Executive Council candidate, and Merrimack County Attorney, Dan St. Hilaire (R-Concord) is hosting his first campaign event at Concord's Capital Grille.

"The event is a combination of a meet-and-greet and fundraiser," St. Hilaire said.

St. Hilaire is competing against current Councilor John Shea (D-Nelson).

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Wed, 03/26/2008 - 12:47

Stepanek to run for Executive Council

State Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R-Amherst) has decided to run the Executive Council.

Stepanek will be challenging Councilor Debora Pignatelli (D-Nashua) for the District 5 seat.

The Amherst state rep has established a political action committee called "Friends of Stephen Stepanek" and has set-up a website: http://stephenbstepanek.com.

Thu, 03/13/2008 - 13:57

St. Hilaire to run for Executive Council

Merrimack County Attorney Dan St. Hilaire (R-Concord) has decided to run for the Executive Council District Two seat.

"New Hampshire is facing tough times. Government is getting bigger, the economy is slowing down, and the citizens of District Two need and deserve better representation," St. Hilaire said in a statement.

St. Hilaire is also a city councilor in Concord.

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Sun, 03/09/2008 - 13:27

Rinker might challenge Shea

Former Executive Councilor Earl Rinker is contemplating challenging District Two Executive Councilor John Shea, The Union Leader's Tom Fahey is reporting.

From 1987-1996, Rinker held the seat now occupied by Ray Wieczorek. Rinker now lives in Concord, which is in Shea's district.