Amanda Merrill
Amanda Merrill (b. May 9, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford 6 from a special election on December 17, 2013, to 2014. Merrill did not seek re-election in 2014.
Merrill served in the New Hampshire State Senate, representing District 21 from 2008 to 2012 and in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1988 to 1998.
Biography
Merrill earned her B.A. from the University of New Hampshire in 1974 and her Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1978. Her professional experience includes working as a fundraiser.
Committee assignments
Merrill was previously a member of the following committees:
- Education
- Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Public and Municipal Affairs
- Election Law and Veterans' Affairs Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
- Wildlife, Fish and Game and Agriculture Committee, New Hampshire State Senate
Elections
2013
Merrill won election in the 2013 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Sixth Strafford District. The seat was vacant following Phil Ginsburg's (D) resignation after he moved out of the district. Merrill defeated Deidre Lepkowski (R) in the special election, which took place on December 17, 2013.[1][2][3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Sixth Strafford District, Special Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Amanda Merrill |
87.6% | 592 | |
| Republican | Deidre Lepkowski | 12.4% | 84 | |
| Total Votes | 676 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Merrill won election to the New Hampshire State Senate. She defeated Peter MacDonald in the September 14 primary and defeated Peter Angerhofer (D) in the general election.
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 21 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amanda Merrill (R)
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9,634 | |||
| Peter Angerhofer (D) | 7,931 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Amanda Merrill won the election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 21 with 17,970 votes.
Merrill raised $56,909 for her campaign.[5]
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amanda Merrill (D)
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17,970 | |||
| Halldorson (R) | 8,726 | |||
| Others | 2 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2014 Legislative Scorecard
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- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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2013
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In 2013, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 2 to July 1.
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2012
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In 2012, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 4 through June 27.
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2011
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In 2011, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 5 through July 1.
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Personal
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Merrill and her husband, Kenneth, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ fosters.com, "Merrill files for state rep special election," October 24, 2013
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Official 2013 Candidate List," accessed July 29, 2014
- ↑ Silo Breaker, "Merrill wins special election for N.H. House," December 18, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed January 8, 2014
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Amanda's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire State Senate District 21 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Martha Fuller Clark (D) |
