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Martin Harty
| Martin Harty | |
| New Hampshire State House, Strafford 3 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began December 1, 2010 | |
| Term in office ended March 14, 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Retired Legislator |
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Controversy and resignation
Harty, 91, resigned after telling a constituent that the disabled should be shipped to Siberia. The constituent responded that this sounded like a position Hitler might take. Harty acknowledged that he agreed with Hitler on the issue. After the ensuing controversy, Harty said he only made the comments in jest.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harty was appointed to one committee:
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Harty won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Harty advanced past the September 14 primary election. He faced incumbent Larry Brown (D), incumbent Robert Perry (D), incumbent Susan Price (D), incumbent Rachel Burke (R), incumbent Carol Vita (R), Richard Stanley (D), Cory Mattocks (D), Alice Surago (D), Sam Cataldo (R), Lou Vita (R), Bill O'Connor (R), Joseph Pitre (R), Robbie Parsons (R), William Panek (R), Janet Kalar (D), and David Mincin (R) in the November 2 general election.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Perry |
New Hampshire House Strafford 3 District 2010–2011 |
Succeeded by Robert Perry |