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Robert Cushing
| Robert Cushing | ||
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 5, 2012 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $200/two-year term | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 15 | ||
| 2008 - 2010 | ||
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 22 | ||
| 1996 - 1998 | ||
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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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
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
Cushing failed to advance past the November 2, 2010 general election.
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 | |||
| |
3,995 | |||
| |
4,918 | |||
| |
4,439 | |||
| |
4,401 | |||
| |
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
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Personal
Cushing is married to his wife, Kristie.[1]
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- NH Roll Call - Seacoastonline.com
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 1998
- Robert Cushing on LinkedIn
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