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New Hampshire: Sd-13

Sat, 11/01/2008 - 15:38

Clemons calls state senate races ‘tight’

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

NASHUA--State Rep. Jane Clemons (D-Nashua) said that she expects both state senate races in Nashua to be "tight" on Election Day.

In state senate District 13, state Rep. Betty Lasky (D-Nashua) is running against Nashua school board member Sandra Ziehm (R-Nashua), while voters in state senate District 12 are witnessing a three-way race between Paul LaFlamme (R-Nashua), Peggy Gilmour (D-Hollis) and state Rep. Betty Hall (I-Hollis).

"I think both of them are going to be tight on election night," Clemons told PolitickerNH.com.

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Sat, 11/01/2008 - 14:20

Lasky relying on popularity in senate race

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

NASHUA-- State Rep. Betty Lasky (D-Nashua) told PolitickerNH.com that her visibility in the Nashua community will help lead her to victory on Election Day.

Lasky is running for the state senate seat against Sandra Ziehm (R-Nashua) in District 13.

"I've spent most of my adult life in Nashua working to help people and I hope it comes back tenfold," Lasky said.

Despite the absence of straight-ticket voting, Lasky said that having Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) on the ballot will help her campaign.

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Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:38

Lasky gearing-up for fall campaign

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

DENVER-- State Rep. Bette Lasky has begun to put together the foundations for her fall campaign.

The Nashua Democrat is running for the state senate in district 13 against Sandra Ziehm (R-Nashua).

"I think I've been working hard to get the message out after the primary," Lasky said. She will begin to campaign door-to-door and attend political events in the Nashua area after the Sept. 9  state primary.

Lasky added that she was proud of gaining 150 contributors to her campaign.

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Wed, 08/06/2008 - 09:16

Ziehm to kick off campaign with fundraiser

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Nashua School board member Sandra Ziehm (R-Nashua) will launch her campaign for the state senate with a fundraiser sponsored by her children.

The event will take place on August 7 at Harmony Real Estate, which is owned by Ziehm.

Ziehm is running for the state senate against state Rep. Betty Lasky (D-Nashua) in District 13.

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Fri, 06/06/2008 - 16:54

Hogan announces candidacy

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Dennis Hogan (R-Nashua) has decided to run for the state senate.

Hogan filed with the Secretary of State office for the Senate District 13 seat. He will be running against state Rep. Bette Lasky (D-Nashua) for the seat being abandoned by state Sen. Joe Foster (D-Nashua).

According to a press release, Hogan said "he intends to make State government more focused, frugal, and fair."

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Tue, 06/03/2008 - 10:43

Rep. Lasky to run for Foster's Senate seat

By James W. Pindell, Politicker.com Editor

State Rep. Bette Lasky (D-Nashua) tells PolitickerNH.com she will seek Senate seat vacated moments ago by Senate Majority Leader Joe Foster (D-Nashua).

"I have been proud to represent Nashua in the State House for the last 10 years. I have been a part of good, substantial change, and I am excited to be taking my commitment to public service and the city of Nashua to the Senate," Lasky said in a statement.

Read Lasky's full press release.

More details to come.

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