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New Hampshire: Ray Wieczorek

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 01:51

Dems poised to keep Executive Council

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

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.

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Mon, 10/27/2008 - 21:41

Wieczorek, Bruce debate in EC-4 race

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

GOFFSTOWN--Executive Council Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester) and Bob Bruce (D-Candia) spent most of their time in their debate explaining, and clarifying, what is the role of the Executive Council.

"The toughest part about my race is that nobody knows that the Executive Council does," Bruce said in his opening statement.

Wieczorek used his opening statement to explain the make-up of the council.

"The council is split up not by geography but by population and we each represent about 250,000 constituents," Wieczorek said.

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Mon, 09/29/2008 - 18:17

Rudy says McCain helped rally GOP support for bailout

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER-- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani credited John McCain with helping to rally Republican support for the financial bailout legislation that failed in the House of Representatives.

Giuliani made the comments while campaigning in New Hampshire for Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester).

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Mon, 09/29/2008 - 18:14

Rudy stumps for Wieczorek

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

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MANCHESTER -- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said that Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester) will be remembered in Granite State politics for his ability to build the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester.

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Thu, 07/24/2008 - 09:01

Kruse announces campaign co-chairs

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Manchester school board member Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) has announced the co-chairs of his state Senate campaign.

Mayor Frank Guinta (R-Manchester), Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester) and at-large school board member Debra Gagnon-Langton (D-Manchester) will help lead Kruse's campaign.

Kruse is running in Senate District 18 against current state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester).

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Mon, 03/31/2008 - 17:29

Wieczorek to hold fundraiser

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester) will be holding a fundraiser on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

The fundraiser will take place at Manchester's The Yard restaurant and speakers include former Governor Craig Benson, Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta and Executive Councilor Ray Burton.

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Thu, 03/27/2008 - 16:15

Manchester political icon dies

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The Union Leader is reporting that Lloyd Basinow, a Manchester political activist, died this morning.

During the 1980s, Basinow represented Ward 4 on the Board of Alderman.

Basinow is know for attempting to privatize Manchester's public schools and recently led the fight against the fluoridation of drinking water.

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Wed, 02/20/2008 - 09:49

How New Hampshire gave birth to a New Jersey power couple

By Matt Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter

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New Jersey congressional candidate Kate Whitman only lived in New Hampshire for about eight months, but she met the love of her life there.

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Fri, 02/08/2008 - 17:00

Bruce to challenge Wieczorek

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Bob Bruce (D-Candia) is planning to challenge Republican Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek (R-Manchester), in November.

"I am running because I believe that District 4 deserves a positive, efficient and proactive Executive Councilor representing them," Bruce said in a campaign statement.

Running on a slogan of "Send a neighbor, not a politician" Bruce said his priorities would include developing transportation plans and securing responsible contracts.

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