Barbara Blue
Barbara Blue (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 13. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Elections
2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 13 (6 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stephen Kennedy (R) | 11.5 | 5,474 |
| ✔ |  | Cathy Kenny (R) | 11.5 | 5,454 |
| ✔ |  | Jordan Ulery (R) | 11.1 | 5,293 |
| ✔ |  | Andrew Renzullo (R) | 10.9 | 5,170 |
| ✔ |  | Andrew Prout (R) | 10.8 | 5,161 |
| ✔ |  | Robert Wherry (R) | 10.3 | 4,882 |
| John Knowles (D) | 8.7 | 4,135 | ||
| Steven Katsos (D) | 8.5 | 4,068 | ||
| Barbara Blue (D) | 8.5 | 4,052 | ||
| J. Alejandro Urrutia (D) | 8.2 | 3,894 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 47,627 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 13 (6 seats)
Barbara Blue, John Knowles, Steven Katsos, and J. Alejandro Urrutia advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 13 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Blue | 25.7 | 839 | |
| ✔ | John Knowles | 25.4 | 831 | |
| ✔ | Steven Katsos | 24.6 | 804 | |
| ✔ | J. Alejandro Urrutia | 23.9 | 782 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 3,268 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 13 (6 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 13 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jordan Ulery | 17.4 | 1,604 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Renzullo | 17.2 | 1,582 |
| ✔ | | Stephen Kennedy | 16.8 | 1,549 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Prout | 16.7 | 1,537 |
| ✔ | | Cathy Kenny | 16.4 | 1,509 |
| ✔ | | Robert Wherry | 15.3 | 1,407 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 9,224 | |||
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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 37 (11 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lynne Ober (R) | 6.2 | 11,983 | |
| ✔ |  | Kimberly Rice (R) | 5.9 | 11,274 |
| ✔ | Russell Ober (R) | 5.9 | 11,220 | |
| ✔ |  | Tony Lekas (R) | 5.5 | 10,582 |
| ✔ | Bob Greene (R) | 5.5 | 10,487 | |
| ✔ |  | Alicia Lekas (R) | 5.4 | 10,335 |
| ✔ | Denise Smith (R) | 5.3 | 10,196 | |
| ✔ | | Jordan Ulery (R) | 5.3 | 10,153 |
| ✔ | Hershel Nunez (R) | 5.3 | 10,146 | |
| ✔ | | Andrew Prout (R) | 5.2 | 10,061 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Renzullo (R) | 5.2 | 10,029 |
| David Hennessey (D) | 4.0 | 7,579 | ||
| Brett Gagnon (D) | 3.9 | 7,524 | ||
| Barbara Blue (D) | 3.7 | 7,189 | ||
| Nancy Brucker (D) | 3.6 | 6,948 | ||
| Steven Katsos (D) | 3.6 | 6,932 | ||
| Harold Lynde (D) | 3.5 | 6,765 | ||
| Lana Paliy (D) | 3.5 | 6,683 | ||
| Robert Sherman (D) | 3.5 | 6,658 | ||
| J. Alejandro Urrutia (D) | 3.4 | 6,497 | ||
| Timothy Wyatt (D) | 3.3 | 6,236 | ||
| Beatriz Jauregui (D) | 3.3 | 6,233 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 191,765 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 (11 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Blue | 9.7 | 1,938 | |
| ✔ | Nancy Brucker | 9.6 | 1,909 | |
| ✔ | David Hennessey | 9.4 | 1,883 | |
| ✔ | Brett Gagnon | 9.4 | 1,880 | |
| ✔ | Lana Paliy | 9.1 | 1,823 | |
| ✔ | Harold Lynde | 9.0 | 1,802 | |
| ✔ | J. Alejandro Urrutia | 8.9 | 1,774 | |
| ✔ | Robert Sherman | 8.9 | 1,770 | |
| ✔ | Beatriz Jauregui | 8.8 | 1,761 | |
| ✔ | Steven Katsos | 8.7 | 1,744 | |
| ✔ | Timothy Wyatt | 8.4 | 1,684 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 19,986 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 (11 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bob Greene | 9.9 | 2,917 | |
| ✔ | Lynne Ober | 9.4 | 2,780 | |
| ✔ | Russell Ober | 9.1 | 2,690 | |
| ✔ | | Kimberly Rice | 8.8 | 2,612 |
| ✔ | Hershel Nunez | 8.6 | 2,535 | |
| ✔ | | Jordan Ulery | 8.5 | 2,517 |
| ✔ | | Alicia Lekas | 8.4 | 2,484 |
| ✔ | | Tony Lekas | 8.3 | 2,460 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Renzullo | 8.2 | 2,435 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Prout | 8.0 | 2,374 |
| ✔ | Denise Smith | 7.7 | 2,271 | |
| Louis Alciere | 4.7 | 1,379 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 87 | ||
| Total votes: 29,541 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 (11 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lynne Ober (R) | 5.8 | 7,827 | |
| ✔ | | Kimberly Rice (R) | 5.6 | 7,553 |
| ✔ | Russell Ober (R) | 5.5 | 7,500 | |
| ✔ | | Andrew Renzullo (R) | 5.3 | 7,224 |
| ✔ | Bob Greene (R) | 5.3 | 7,148 | |
| ✔ | | Alicia Lekas (R) | 5.2 | 7,101 |
| ✔ | | Jordan Ulery (R) | 5.2 | 7,057 |
| ✔ | James Whittemore (R) | 5.1 | 6,957 | |
| ✔ | | Andrew Prout (R) | 5.0 | 6,819 |
| ✔ | | Tony Lekas (R) | 5.0 | 6,812 |
| ✔ | Hershel Nunez (R) | 4.9 | 6,722 | |
| Grace Kennedy (D) | 3.9 | 5,261 | ||
 | Paul Moriarty (D) | 3.8 | 5,209 | |
| Barbara Blue (D) | 3.8 | 5,203 | ||
| Krysten Evans (D) | 3.8 | 5,162 | ||
| Nancy Brucker (D) | 3.8 | 5,100 | ||
| David Hennessey (D) | 3.7 | 5,003 | ||
| Robert Sherman (D) | 3.7 | 4,967 | ||
| Hal Lynde (D) | 3.6 | 4,959 | ||
| Lana Paliy (D) | 3.6 | 4,882 | ||
| J. Alejandro Urrutia (D) | 3.6 | 4,832 | ||
| Michael Drouin (D) | 3.5 | 4,722 | ||
 | Caleb Q. Dyer (L) | 0.8 | 1,113 | |
| Louis Alciere (L) | 0.6 | 758 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 135,934 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 (11 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Grace Kennedy | 9.8 | 1,405 | |
| ✔ | Barbara Blue | 9.5 | 1,363 | |
| ✔ | Krysten Evans | 9.5 | 1,359 | |
| ✔ | Nancy Brucker | 9.4 | 1,343 | |
| ✔ | | Paul Moriarty | 9.1 | 1,306 |
| ✔ | Lana Paliy | 9.1 | 1,297 | |
| ✔ | J. Alejandro Urrutia | 8.9 | 1,270 | |
| ✔ | David Hennessey | 8.8 | 1,258 | |
| ✔ | Hal Lynde | 8.8 | 1,251 | |
| ✔ | Robert Sherman | 8.7 | 1,242 | |
| ✔ | Michael Drouin | 8.4 | 1,194 | |
| Total votes: 14,288 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 (11 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lynne Ober | 9.8 | 1,671 | |
| ✔ | | Andrew Renzullo | 9.5 | 1,632 |
| ✔ | | Kimberly Rice | 9.5 | 1,626 |
| ✔ | Russell Ober | 9.5 | 1,619 | |
| ✔ | | Jordan Ulery | 9.4 | 1,615 |
| ✔ | Bob Greene | 9.2 | 1,567 | |
| ✔ | | Andrew Prout | 8.8 | 1,508 |
| ✔ | James Whittemore | 8.8 | 1,499 | |
| ✔ | | Alicia Lekas | 8.6 | 1,479 |
| ✔ | | Tony Lekas | 8.5 | 1,450 |
| ✔ | Hershel Nunez | 8.4 | 1,440 | |
| Total votes: 17,106 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 (11 seats)
Incumbent Caleb Q. Dyer and Louis Alciere advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 37 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caleb Q. Dyer | 63.8 | 37 |
| ✔ | Louis Alciere | 36.2 | 21 | |
| Total votes: 58 | |||
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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 Eric Estevez (R) and incumbent Charlene Takesian (R) did not seek re-election.
The following candidates ran in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 37 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 37 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Caleb Q. Dyer |
5.34% | 7,736 | |
| Republican | Steve Hellwig |
5.49% | 7,953 | |
| Republican | Shawn Jasper Incumbent |
6.49% | 9,405 | |
| Republican | Lynne Ober Incumbent |
7.03% | 10,192 | |
| Republican | Russell Ober Incumbent |
6.39% | 9,262 | |
| Republican | Andrew Prout |
5.33% | 7,723 | |
| Republican | Andrew Renzullo |
5.47% | 7,923 | |
| Republican | Kimberly Rice Incumbent |
6.58% | 9,540 | |
| Republican | Eric Schleien Incumbent |
4.96% | 7,187 | |
| Republican | Gregory Smith Incumbent |
5.73% | 8,302 | |
| Republican | Jordan Ulery Incumbent |
5.51% | 7,981 | |
| Democratic | Barbara A. Blue | 4.12% | 5,974 | |
| Democratic | Ralph Fairbanks | 3.60% | 5,217 | |
| Democratic | George Hallisey | 3.72% | 5,391 | |
| Democratic | Grace Kennedy | 4.68% | 6,780 | |
| Democratic | Harold Lynde | 4.29% | 6,220 | |
| Democratic | Kate Messner | 4.38% | 6,342 | |
| Democratic | Paul Moriarty | 4.07% | 5,892 | |
| Democratic | Stuart Schneiderman | 3.35% | 4,847 | |
| Democratic | J. Alejandro Urrutia | 3.47% | 5,033 | |
| Total Votes | 144,900 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 37 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 37 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Barbara A. Blue | |
| Democratic | Ralph Fairbanks | |
| Democratic | George Hallisey | |
| Democratic | Grace Kennedy | |
| Democratic | Harold Lynde | |
| Democratic | Kate Messner | |
| Democratic | Paul Moriarty | |
| Democratic | Stuart Schneiderman | |
| Democratic | J. Alejandro Urrutia | |
The following candidates ran in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 37 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 37 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Caleb Q. Dyer |
5.41% | 1,025 | |
| Republican | Steve Hellwig |
5.49% | 1,039 | |
| Republican | Shawn Jasper Incumbent |
5.75% | 1,089 | |
| Republican | Lynne Ober Incumbent |
8.66% | 1,639 | |
| Republican | Russell Ober Incumbent |
8.23% | 1,559 | |
| Republican | Andrew Prout |
6.24% | 1,182 | |
| Republican | Andrew Renzullo |
6.85% | 1,296 | |
| Republican | Kimberly Rice Incumbent |
7.96% | 1,508 | |
| Republican | Eric Schleien Incumbent |
5.53% | 1,047 | |
| Republican | Gregory Smith Incumbent |
6.12% | 1,159 | |
| Republican | Jordan Ulery Incumbent |
7.70% | 1,457 | |
| Republican | David Cate Jr. | 3.67% | 694 | |
| Republican | Lars Christiansen Incumbent | 4.73% | 895 | |
| Republican | Kevin W. Garnick | 3.15% | 596 | |
| Republican | Robert Haefner Incumbent | 5.09% | 963 | |
| Republican | Ted Luszey | 4.12% | 780 | |
| Republican | Jared Stevens | 5.31% | 1,005 | |
| Total Votes | 18,933 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
Barbara Blue did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Barbara Blue completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blue's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
A state liveable minimum wage law Increasing state aid to local education Opoid crisis
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Opoid crisis as my son died from a Heroin overdose and my grandson is struggling to overcome a drug addiction
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Hillary Clinton as she fights for what she believes and she cares about those in need
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Care about and listen to the voters Be willing to fight for what one believes Have important life experiences
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I deeply care about the people in my state. I listen to others. I am fairly well educated.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Work for the interests of the constituents Listen to the concerns of the voters
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I made a difference in improving the lives of others.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Sputnick was sent into outer space. I was 10 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Babysitting. I did that all through high school.
What happened on your most awkward date?
I had left a message for my date that I was ill and not able to go out. My had not gotten the message and had arrived at my home finding me in my pajamas.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas. I enjoy putting up the Christmas tree and having a Christmas party.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Cave of the Clan Bear by Jean M. Auel. It is about a strong woman who fights to survive and is always growing and learning.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Ayla from Clan of the Cave Bear. I admire her strength, her ingenuity, and her to learn.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My smartphone. It allows me to keep in constant contact with friends, relatives, and others. Yes
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Dealing with my son's drug abuse
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Our senate is very small. The House of Representatives is the third largest legislative body in the world (400 members)
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Overcoming the Opoid crisis
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Both are able to listen openly and objectively to one another
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes. It takes more than one legislator to pass a bill.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
A bipartisan committee
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Health and Welfare
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Mary Anne Knowles
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Parents who have talked about their struggles to obtain help for their sons and daughters who are struggling with drug addiction.
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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
