Bernard Benn
Bernard L. Benn (b. October 24, 1942) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Grafton 12 from 2000 to 2014. Benn did not seek re-election in 2014.
Benn has been a member of the New Hampshire Democratic State Committee, chair of the Hanover Democratic Town Committee and as a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Tunisia.
Biography
Benn earned his B.A. in architecture from Pratt Institute and his M.A. from Harvard University. His professional experience includes working as an architect.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Benn served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Finance - Division I, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Benn served on the following committee:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance |
| • Finance - Division I |
Elections
2012
Benn won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Grafton 12. Benn advanced past the September 11 primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Patricia Higgins |
25.3% | 5,326 | |
| Democratic | Sharon Nordgren Incumbent |
25% | 5,262 | |
| Democratic | Bernard Benn Incumbent |
24.9% | 5,245 | |
| Democratic | Beatriz Pastor Incumbent |
24.8% | 5,217 | |
| Total Votes | 21,050 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Benn was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Grafton 9 general election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sharon Nordgren (R)
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3,712 | |||
| David Pierce (R)
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3,687 | |||
| Bernard Benn (R)
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3,595 | |||
| Beatriz Pastor-Bodmer (R)
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3,462 | |||
| Arthur Stout (D) | 1,496 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Benn won re-election by finishing third for the four-seat Grafton 9 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 5,481 votes behind Democrats Sharon Nordgren (5,656) and David Pierce (5,538) and ahead of Democrat Beatriz Pastor-Bodmer (5,418) and "Others" (95).[6]
Benn raised $3,250 for his campaign, against $500 by Nordgren.[7]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Grafton 9 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sharon Nordgren (D)
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5,656 | |||
| David Pierce (D)
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5,538 | |||
| Bernard Benn (D)
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5,481 | |||
| Beatriz Pastor-Bodmer (D)
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5,418 | |||
| Others | 95 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- 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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Benn and his wife, Vivian Kogan, have two children.[1]
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
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Benn," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State General Election - November 4, 2008," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 22, 2014
