New Hampshire: Mike Downing

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 10:40

Senate GOP announces leadership

State Sen. Peter Bragdon (R-Milford), the Republican leader, has named state Sens. Bob Odell (R-Lempster) and Mike Downing (R-Salem) to be the deputy Republican minority leaders for the upcoming legislative session.

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Mon, 11/10/2008 - 16:38

Bragdon topples Gatsas for GOP senate leader

State Sen. Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) has been elected the new Senate Republican Leader.

Bragdon defeated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), who was the Republican leader last legislative session. According to a press release, all 10 Republican state senators supported Bragdon's bid.

"I look forward to having the Senate Republicans work as a team along with the Democrats as we tackle some of the serious challenges facing the state," Bragdon said in a statement.

Tue, 06/24/2008 - 11:00

Dems enjoy early edge in state Senate match-ups

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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Tue, 06/03/2008 - 11:34

Dems reveal remaining state senate candidates

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.

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 13:37

Clegg endorsed by 60 current, former legislators

State Sen. Bob Clegg (R-Hudson) has been endorsed by 60 current and former state legislators.

The legislators will form Clegg's "Legislative Leadership Team," for his congressional candidacy.

The list includes state Senators and state representatives, some of which are not even in Clegg's Congressional district.

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Wed, 03/12/2008 - 15:11

GOP candidates pick-up pace of fundraising efforts

Republican candidates throughout New Hampshire have fundraisers scheduled for the next couple-of-weeks.

On Tuesday, March 25th, Manchester realtor Ben Gamache, and his wife Sandy, will be hosting a fundraiser for Jeb Bradley.

The fundraiser is scheduled to take place at the Gamache house and participants are encouraged to donate $250 per person.

Besides Bradley, Republican State Senators are hosting a series of fundraisers at Concord's Barley House.

Thu, 02/14/2008 - 16:27

Clegg names leadership team

State Senator Bob Clegg (R-Hudson) announced the leadership team for his Congressional campaign.

"I look forward to us working together to bring New Hampshire values to Washington. This team includes Republicans, Democrats, Independents and people of many different industries and talents," Clegg said in a statement.

This list includes State Senators Mike Downing, Ted Gatsas, Bob Odell and John Gallus. Former Berlin mayor Bob Danderson and former State Director for Charlie Bass, Neil Levesque, are on the team.