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Robert Cushing

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Robert Cushing
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New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 21
Incumbent
In office
December 5, 2012 - present
Term ends
December 3, 2014
Years in position 1
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$200/two-year term
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 15
2008 - 2010
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 22
1996 - 1998
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Robert Cushing (b. July 20, 1952) is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Rockingham 21. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Cushing served in the House previously, representing Rockingham 22 from 1996 to 1998, and Rockingham 15 from 2008 to 2010. He also served as delegate to the constitutional convention, Justice of the Peace, and moderator for the Winnacunnet School District.

Biography

Cushing went to Winnacunnet High School. His professional experience includes research; serving as executive director of Murder Victims' Families for Human Rights; and non-profit organization management.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cushing served on the following committees:

New Hampshire Committee Assignments, 2013
Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Vice Chair

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cushing served on the following committees:

New Hampshire Committee Assignments, 2009
Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Election history

2012

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2012

Cushing won election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 21. Cushing advanced past the September 11 primary and won election in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]

2010

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2010

Cushing failed to advance past the November 2, 2010 general election.

New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 15 general election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Christopher Nevins (R) 3,498
Green check mark.jpg Frederick Rice (R) 3,327
Green check mark.jpg Kevin Sullivan (R) 3,211
Green check mark.jpg Jim Waddell (R) 3,091
Green check mark.jpg Kenneth Sheffert (R) 2,665
Robert Cushing (D) 2,579
Chris Muns (D) 2,502
Dick Desrosiers (D) 2,311
Larry Stuker (D) 2,161
Bill Ford (D) 2,160

2008

On November 4, 2008, Cushing ran for the Rockingham 15 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, winning the fifth of five seats with 3,995 votes.[4]

New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 15
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Robert Cushing (D) 3,995
Green check mark.jpg Nancy Stiles (R) 4,918
Green check mark.jpg Christopher Nevins (R) 4,439
Green check mark.jpg Susan Kepner (D) 4,401
Green check mark.jpg Russell Bridle (R) 4,242
Dennis Kepner (D) 3,731
Gallagher (D) 3,605
Pierce (D) 3,555
Murphy (R) 3,375
Shefert (R) 3,090
Others 19

Campaign donors

2012

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Personal

Cushing is married to his wife, Kristie.[1]

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