We are all getting loads of glossy mailers these days, particularly if you are on one of the various lists of regular voters.\u00a0 Of course, these postcards are mainly sent by those seeking national, or statewide offices.
Often there is less information available for those of us lower down on the ballot.\u00a0 Having served in the statehouse for the past 10 years, I am familiar with many candidates and have personal knowledge of their qualities.
For Governor, I am supporting Karen Testerman<\/a>.\u00a0 She is a proven reliable conservative candidate with a strong familiarity of NH government.
I’m torn on US senate candidates. Bolduc, Mansharamani, and Smith each have great promise and I’ll gladly support the winner in replacing the current dud.
In CD1 I have endorsed Tim Baxter<\/a>.\u00a0 I know Tim will NOT become a swamp creature if we send him to D.C.
For state senator I am supporting John Plumer.\u00a0 John has always been one to tell you what he would do, and then follow through with his actions.\u00a0 He is easily the most reliable candidate for state senate.
In state representative district 4, I ask for your vote.\u00a0 I have 10 years of experience in the statehouse, a solid Republican voting record, and the time to commit to the task.
Sheriff Bill Wright has been excellent in the job, a true professional.
Register of Probate is an interesting position.\u00a0 Upon request I’ll detail the history of this office.\u00a0 Cutting to the chase, this is a race for a seat in the Republican party leadership.\u00a0 Marc Abear is the superior choice.
County commissioner is a rather sad elected office, they serve to rubber stamp the actions dictated by the county administrator.\u00a0 Yes, that is a cynical viewpoint, I’ve watched them come and go; nothing changes.\u00a0 Dick Burchell was the last to try to apply a bit of integrity to the office, may he rest in peace.\u00a0 Fran Wendelboe has shown her Republican cred and gets my nod.
Finally, delegates to the state party.\u00a0 Both Doug Trottier and Nikki McCarter<\/a> will be delegates by virtue of winning their uncontested primary. Both Susan Seaferd and Travis Toner would be good delegates.\u00a0 Only one can get the spot in D4. I recommend writing-in Susan Seaferd in D8. I don’t have any information about Margo Racicot, sorry.
My sample ballot<\/a> is available if you’d like to print it out or share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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