New Hampshire: State Rep

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 10:19

No change in Grafton District 10 state rep race

Yesterday's recount for state representative Grafton District 10 showed no change in the winners.

Susanne Laliberte (D-Enfield), Catherine Mulholland (D-Grafton) and Chuck Townsend (D-Canaan) were all elected to serve as state representative.

So far the recounts have not produced any change in the winners from the original results on Election Day.

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Thu, 09/18/2008 - 14:24

A second Dem state rep. endorses McCain

A second New Hampshire Democratic state representative has endorsed the presidential campaign of Republican John McCain.

State Rep. Hector Velez (D-Manchester) cited McCain's experience has the reason why he is endorsing the Arizona lawmaker.

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Wed, 09/10/2008 - 11:35

Hager loses primary

Long time state Rep. Liz Hager (R-Concord) finished last in a five-way primary, which resulted in her failing to make it onto the ballot for the general election.

Her four opponents said they "banded together" to coordinate their election efforts and help oust Hager, who described herself as "proudly pro-choice, proudly pro-government."

Hager was first elected in 1972 and had served thirteen terms as a state representative.

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Fri, 05/23/2008 - 08:22

Ballard to run for state representative

Jeff Ballard (D-East Wakefield) has decided to run for state rep.

"I have served as a public servant for many years as a health-care provider, volunteer firefighter/paramedic and a member of the New Hampshire Army National Guard," Ballard said in an e-mail. "I know what it is like to be a leader and take action to solve complicated problems."

Ballard is a member of the New Hampshire Army National Guard and the Wakefield Fire and Rescue Department.

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