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New Hampshire: Sd-16

Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:05

Backus concedes to Gatsas

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

In 2006 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) came 314 votes away from defeating state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester). Two years later, Backus has again conceded to Gatsas in the senate district 16 race.

This year Backus lost to Gatsas by over 3,000 votes.

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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 13:38

Manchester state senate candidates’ debate

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Candidates running for the three state senate districts held three separate debates on Manchester Community Access Media (MCAM).

In state senate district 16 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) debated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), while in district 20 state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) faced-off against Jason Sakellar (R-Manchester), but in district 18 Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) was alone, since state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) decided not to participate in their debate.

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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 14:19

Gatsas airs ad during MNF

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

HENNIKER-While watching the New England Patriots dominate the Denver Broncos during their Monday Night Football matchup, Manchester voters were greeted with a television ad from state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester).

"We need a State Senator in Concord that says no to wasteful spending and understands the family budget," the announcer said. "That's why Ted Gatsas voted against the budget that increased spending by 17.5 percent."

Gatsas is running for re-election against Bob Backus (D-Manchester) in Senate District 16.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 17:03

Local SEIU endorses Backus

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Senate candidate Bob Backus has been endorsed by SEIU Local 1984 State Employees Association.

Backus is running against state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) in state senate district 16. In 2006 the SEIU did not endorse either candidate.

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Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:04

Fire fighters union endorses Gatsas

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

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MANCHESTER-- The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire have endorsed state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) re-election campaign.

In 2006, the group endorsed Gatsas' current opponent Bob Backus (R-Manchester). Gatsas and Backus are competing for the state senate district 16 seat.

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Wed, 08/13/2008 - 16:50

Gatsas offers ‘clean campaign’ pledge to Backus

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) has proposed a "Clean Campaign Pledge" to his challenger Bob Backus (D-Manchester), which Backus calls a "gimmick."

The pledge would have the candidates agree to denounce third party activity, agree not to personally attack one another, have the candidates follow "an exemplary code of conduct" and force the candidates to have third parties honor the pledge.

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Thu, 05/29/2008 - 14:01

Backus makes it official

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Bob Backus (D-Manchester) has officially announced that he will run against state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester).

"I am running to protect our New Hampshire values-to ensure that we provide not just an adequate education but an excellent education for all students, to create "green collar" jobs to improve our environment and economy, and to improve public safety by supporting our law enforcement community," Backus said in a statement.

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