New Hampshire: Jack Barnes

February 3, 2009 - 11:20 pm

NEW TOPIC! Marriage Equality - Other Bills - Up For Hearing Thursday

By Rep. Jim Splaine

Your Help Is Needed! This coming Thursday, February 5th, there will be four bills up for public hearing about LBGT equality. Two would reduce our Civil Unions Law, and the other two provide full marriage equality and fighting discrimination based on gender identity.

The bills will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee in room 208 of the Legislative Office Building, which is directly in back of the State House in Concord.

One of our proudest accomplishments in the 2007 Legislature was the passage of Civil Unions, a move toward full equality for our New Hampshire gay and lesbian friends, family members, and neighbors.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 00:28

More state senate races called for incumbents

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

A slew of state senate races have just been called, in which the incumbents have all won re-election.

State Sens. Jackie Cilley (D-Barrington), Molly Kelly (D-Keene), Jack Barnes (R-Raymond) and Martha Fuller Clark (D-Portsmouth) all defeated their challengers.

Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) won the open seat in senate District 14 over Paul Dadek (D-Londonderry).

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Wed, 10/15/2008 - 13:31

Barnes predicts McCain victory in N.H.

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

DOVER-- While handing out McCain-Palin yard signs, state Sen. Jack Barnes (R-Raymond) predicted that John McCain would carry New Hampshire.

"57 percent to 43 percent," Barnes told PolitickerNH.com after Sarah Palin's rally. "Let me the first to announce that number and make that prediction."

Barnes praised Palin's speech and said, "That lady is the 1st person in Dover High School history to hit a grand slam homerun outside the gymnasium."

He added, "I'm tickled-pick she's here."

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 13:59

Barnes not consulted on VP pick

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS--Even though he won the vice-presidential primary in New Hampshire, state Sen. Jack Barnes (R-Raymond) was not consulted on U.S. Sen. John McCain's eventual vice-presidential pick of Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska).

"Even though I won the vice-presidency in New Hampshire, he did not call me for advice," Barnes joked. "I was crushed."

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Tue, 06/24/2008 - 11:00

Dems enjoy early edge in state Senate match-ups

By Dante Scala

Here's a review of the state Senate playing field as we begin the summer.

The races are divided into five categories: Strong Democratic, Lean Democratic, Toss-up, Lean Republican and Strong Republican.

Let's start with the Democrats:

STRONG DEMOCRATIC (7)

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Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:34

LaFlamme officially files, endorsed by Crane

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

LaFlamme is running for the Senate District 12 seat.

"I have been honored and humbled by the amount of support I have received," LaFlamme said. "People are coming forward and saying I'm the right candidate."

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Tue, 06/03/2008 - 11:34

Dems reveal remaining state senate candidates

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The day before the filing period begins; the New Hampshire Senate Democratic Caucus has unveiled its list of state senate candidates.

According to the Senate Democratic Caucus website, candidates have been found for all 24 seats.

Sandy Amlaw will run in District 14 for Bob Clegg's seat, Chaz Proulx will run against state Sen. Jack Barnes (R-Raymond) in District 17 and Paul Dadek will compete against state Sen. Mike Downing (R-Salem) for the District 22 seat.

Tomorrow, all the Democratic senate candidates will file together at the Secretary of State's office.

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Mon, 05/19/2008 - 13:37