Amanda Bouldin
Amanda Bouldin (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 25. She assumed office on December 7, 2022. She left office on December 4, 2024.
Bouldin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 25. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Bouldin was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Bouldin was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Bouldin was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bouldin served on the following committees:
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| • State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Amanda Bouldin did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and Kathy Staub defeated Kathleen Paquette and Scott Mattiello in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amanda Bouldin (D) | 29.9 | 899 |
| ✔ |  | Kathy Staub (D) | 28.3 | 853 |
 | Kathleen Paquette (R) | 22.5 | 676 | |
| Scott Mattiello (R) | 19.3 | 581 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 3,010 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Kennedy (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 25 (2 seats)
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and incumbent Andrew Kennedy (Unofficially withdrew) advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 25 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bouldin | 48.0 | 172 |
| ✔ | Andrew Kennedy (Unofficially withdrew) | 41.6 | 149 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 10.3 | 37 | ||
| Total votes: 358 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 25 (2 seats)
Scott Mattiello advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 25 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Mattiello | 90.6 | 212 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 9.4 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 234 | |||
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2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 (2 seats)
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and incumbent Andrew Kennedy defeated Sharon Poisson and Constance Spencer in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bouldin (D) | 32.6 | 1,594 |
| ✔ | Andrew Kennedy (D) | 29.6 | 1,447 | |
| Sharon Poisson (R) | 19.6 | 958 | ||
| Constance Spencer (R) | 17.9 | 875 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 4,886 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 (2 seats)
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and incumbent Andrew Kennedy defeated Marcus Ponce de Leon in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bouldin | 46.2 | 390 |
| ✔ | Andrew Kennedy | 38.1 | 322 | |
| Marcus Ponce de Leon | 15.0 | 127 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 845 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 (2 seats)
Sharon Poisson and Constance Spencer advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sharon Poisson | 51.2 | 192 | |
| ✔ | Constance Spencer | 48.3 | 181 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 375 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 (2 seats)
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and Andrew Kennedy defeated incumbent Lisa Freeman in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bouldin (D) | 38.8 | 1,067 |
| ✔ | Andrew Kennedy (D) | 34.4 | 944 | |
 | Lisa Freeman (R) | 26.5 | 727 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 2,748 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 (2 seats)
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and Andrew Kennedy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Bouldin | 54.3 | 325 |
| ✔ | Andrew Kennedy | 45.7 | 274 | |
| Total votes: 599 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 (2 seats)
Incumbent Lisa Freeman advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 12 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Freeman | 100.0 | 212 |
| Total votes: 212 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016. Incumbent Theodoros Rokas (D) did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and Lisa M. Freeman defeated Andrew Gregoire in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 12 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Amanda Bouldin Incumbent |
37.34% | 1,341 | |
| Republican | Lisa M. Freeman |
31.41% | 1,128 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Gregoire | 31.24% | 1,122 | |
| Total Votes | 3,591 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Amanda Bouldin and Andrew Gregoire defeated Richard N. Komi in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 12 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Amanda Bouldin Incumbent |
42.43% | 185 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Gregoire |
35.09% | 153 | |
| Democratic | Richard N. Komi | 22.48% | 98 | |
| Total Votes | 436 | |||
Lisa M. Freeman ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 12 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Lisa M. Freeman (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014. Incumbent Theodoros Rokas and Amanda Bouldin defeated Richard N. Komi in the Democratic primary. Rokas and Bouldin were unchallenged in the general election.[5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Ted Rokas Incumbent |
53% | 178 |
| Amanda Bouldin |
24.7% | 83 |
| Richard Komi | 22.3% | 75 |
| Total Votes | 336 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Amanda Bouldin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Amanda Bouldin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Amanda Bouldin participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Amanda Bouldin's responses follow below.[6]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | My top three priorities are: | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I'm highly passionate about finding a solution to our state's addiction problem. The addiction problem (the opioid epidemic) affects all aspects of our lives: our life expectancy, crime rates, property values, tax rates, and peace of mind. The old way of solving this problem clearly isn't working -- that's why addiction is strong than ever and more people use drugs every day. NH needs to be brave and explore new ways to solve the problem even if that means a total departure from the "lock 'em up and throw away the key" method. Few realize that it would be less expensive for our state to provide treatment to every addict than it would be to put every addict in prison. In fact, prison costs significantly more tax dollars than treatment does. We can get better results for less money by moving to a treatment-based model. If we achieve this, we'll see fewer untimely deaths, a lower crime rate, better property values, lower unemployment, and so forth. Everyone wins.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[8]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Amanda Bouldin answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | A living person that I look up to is an author named Johann Hari. He wrote a book called "Chasing the Scream" that transformed my understanding of addiction. I've been lucky enough to meet Johann in person, and he has an immense amount of compassion and patience for others. I would like to be as insightful and compassionate as Johann is. A deceased person that I admire is Mark Twain. His quotable quips inspire me and keep me on track. He was a progressive person in his own time, and many of his ideas are still edgy in 2018, a century after his death. George Carlin said that when a person is laughing, their mind is momentarily open to new ideas. Mark Twain's timeless humor helps people reconsider their beliefs and grow together to create a better world. I would be remiss if I didn't mention author Toni Morrison. Her novels help me peek into worlds that I will never experience, and she has helped me see things from the perspective of oppressed people. Dehumanization of others is highly damaging, and it is the first step toward eventual oppression, violence, and harm. Toni Morrison humanizes forgotten populations and makes them accessible and relatable.[8] | ” |
| “ | Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari[8] | ” |
| “ | Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect). -- Mark Twain[8] | ” |
| “ | I'm a hard worker -- I show up to every hearing for my bills, I research my legislation thoroughly before proposing half-cocked ideas, and I involve the right people to ensure we make to the finish line. For me, the legislature is not a retirement activity, or an attempt to soothe a broken ego; it's my opportunity to create positive change in our world.[8] | ” |
| “ | A State Representative has a responsibility to do the right thing (whatever they believe that to be).[8] | ” |
| “ | I don't mind if I'm completely forgotten once I'm gone (we all are, in the end). I just want to leave a good example for my family and instill values that they'll pass on to future generations.[8] | ” |
| “ | The earliest newsworthy event that I can recall was the discovery of the Heaven's Gate cult mass suicide. I was 12 at the time. I was shocked that so many people could be so mistaken and still take action according to their understanding of reality.[8] | ” |
| “ | My favorite book is "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown, which inspired the movie "Paper Moon". Both are a must![8] | ” |
| “ | The opioid epidemic is the greatest challenge NH is facing.[8] | ” |
| “ | Our district has stories every day. When there isn't a heroin overdose down the street, there's a raid, or a stabbing, or an armed robbery. This is why it's so important to address the opioid epidemic -- truly address it, by enacting *new* policies that actually create results. As they say in the 12-Step programs, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results".[8] | ” |
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 29.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 26.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11.
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 3 through June 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 4 through June 22. The state House met for a veto session on November 2.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 7 to July 1.
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Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Amanda Bouldin's responses," September 6, 2018
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
