New Hampshire: David Gottesman

Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:29

LaFlamme to run for state senate

Former state Rep. Paul LaFlamme (R-Nashua) has decided to run for the state senate.

LaFlamme will be competing for the seat being abandoned by state Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua).

"I'm bringing a specialized skillset to the Capitol when it's needed," LaFlamme said. "I have the ability to watch the bottom line."

LaFlamme said the budget crisis would be a priority for his campaign.

"With rising food prices and oil prices, everybody is struggling. While that is going on the state budget has expanded."

Wed, 05/28/2008 - 15:39

LaFlamme ‘seriously leaning’ toward run

Former state Rep. Paul LaFlamme says he is "seriously leaning" towards running for the state senate.

"I've been considering running for a couple of weeks now and now that Harry has made his decision I'm seriously leaning towards running," LaFlamme told PolitickerNH.com. "I've got to talk to some people and will make a decision within a day-or-two."

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Wed, 05/28/2008 - 14:14

Haytayan takes a pass at state senate

Citing business obligations, Harry Haytayan (R-Nashua) has decided not to run for the state senate.

Rumors were circulating that Haytayan would run for the seat now held by state Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua).

Gottesman is retiring and Peggy Gilmour (D-Hollis) has announced she will run for the seat.

Thu, 05/22/2008 - 08:28

Gilmour to run for state senate

Nashua health care worker Peggy Gilmour (D-Nashua) has decided to run for the state senate.

Yesterday, Wally Edge reported that Gilmour was contemplating a run for the upper-chamber.

Gilmour will run for David Gottesman's seat, who has decided not to seek re-election.

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Tue, 05/20/2008 - 16:35

Harvey decides against Senate run

State Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D-Nashua) has decided not to run for the state Senate.

We reported earlier this week that Harvey was contemplating a run at state Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua) seat; instead Harvey will seek re-election to the House of Representatives.

"I am not running for the senate, I have decided to run for my own seat," she told PolitickerNH.com.

Fri, 05/16/2008 - 07:56

Update: Estabrook not running for re-election

[img_assist|nid=1568|title=State Sen. Iris Estabrook (D-Durham)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=217]State Sen. Iris Estabrook (D-Durham) has decided not to run for a fourth term.

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Thu, 05/15/2008 - 08:15

Update: Gottesman not running for reelection

[img_assist|nid=1537|title=State Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=215]State Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua) announced today that he will not seek reelection in November.

"I am announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection to the New Hampshire Senate," Gottesman said in a press release.

Wed, 01/30/2008 - 15:36

Foster 'disappointed' Edwards dopping out of presidential race

Nashua State Senator Joe Foster said he was "disappointed" John Edwards was dropping out of the presidential race.

"I'm disappointed he's dropping out of the race, but I'm proud to be a part of his campaign in 2008 and in 2004," Foster said.

Foster said that Edwards' purposed policies elevated the level of debate.

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