Brian Griset
Brian Griset (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Rockingham 11. Griset lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie Gilman (D)  | 18.2 | 6,126 |
| ✔ |  | Mark Paige (D) | 18.1 | 6,111 |
| ✔ |  | Gaby Grossman (D) | 17.9 | 6,026 |
| ✔ |  | Linda Haskins (D) | 17.3 | 5,840 |
 | Brian Griset (R) | 9.6 | 3,233 | |
| Robert Goeman (R) | 9.5 | 3,216 | ||
| William A. Smith (R) | 9.4 | 3,161 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 33,729 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (4 seats)
Incumbent Julie Gilman, incumbent Gaby Grossman, incumbent Mark Paige, and incumbent Linda Haskins defeated Katrina Heinrich in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Gilman | 24.3 | 2,004 |
| ✔ | | Gaby Grossman | 24.1 | 1,984 |
| ✔ | | Mark Paige | 22.9 | 1,885 |
| ✔ | | Linda Haskins | 22.8 | 1,879 |
| Katrina Heinrich | 5.9 | 486 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 8,244 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (4 seats)
Brian Griset, William A. Smith, and Robert Goeman advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Griset | 34.4 | 706 |
| ✔ | William A. Smith | 32.4 | 665 | |
| ✔ | Robert Goeman | 32.0 | 657 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 2,051 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gaby Grossman (D) | 17.1 | 5,255 |
| ✔ | | Julie Gilman (D) | 16.8 | 5,170 |
| ✔ | | Mark Paige (D) | 16.6 | 5,091 |
| ✔ | | Linda Haskins (D) | 16.6 | 5,088 |
| Robin Tyner (R) | 8.4 | 2,581 | ||
| Brian Griset (R) | 8.3 | 2,563 | |
| William A. Smith (R) | 8.2 | 2,513 | ||
| Edward Duncan (R) | 8.1 | 2,476 | ||
| Total votes: 30,737 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (4 seats)
Incumbent Gaby Grossman, incumbent Julie Gilman, Linda Haskins, and incumbent Mark Paige advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gaby Grossman | 25.5 | 1,322 |
| ✔ | | Julie Gilman | 25.3 | 1,313 |
| ✔ | | Linda Haskins | 25.1 | 1,301 |
| ✔ | | Mark Paige | 24.2 | 1,257 |
| Total votes: 5,193 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (4 seats)
Edward Duncan, William A. Smith, Robin Tyner, and Brian Griset advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edward Duncan | 32.9 | 764 | |
| ✔ | William A. Smith | 32.7 | 759 | |
| ✔ | Robin Tyner | 32.7 | 758 | |
| ✔ | | Brian Griset (Write-in) | 1.6 | 38 |
| Total votes: 2,319 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kathryn Guello (R)
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Gilman (D) | 18.6 | 4,795 |
| ✔ | | Gaby Grossman (D) | 18.2 | 4,690 |
| ✔ | Skip Berrien (D) | 17.5 | 4,522 | |
| ✔ |  | Lisa Bunker (D) | 17.5 | 4,504 |
| Edward Duncan (R) | 9.8 | 2,522 | ||
| Brian Griset (R) | 9.2 | 2,380 | |
| Robert Goeman (R) | 9.2 | 2,362 | ||
| Total votes: 25,775 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18 (4 seats)
Incumbent Julie Gilman, Gaby Grossman, Lisa Bunker, and incumbent Skip Berrien advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Gilman | 26.3 | 1,739 |
| ✔ | | Gaby Grossman | 24.9 | 1,647 |
| ✔ | | Lisa Bunker | 24.4 | 1,618 |
| ✔ | Skip Berrien | 24.4 | 1,617 | |
| Total votes: 6,621 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18 (4 seats)
Brian Griset, Edward Duncan, and Robert Goeman advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 18 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Griset | 35.1 | 610 |
| ✔ | Edward Duncan | 34.7 | 602 | |
| ✔ | Robert Goeman | 30.2 | 524 | |
| Total votes: 1,736 | |||
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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 Patricia Lovejoy was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Brian Griset was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lovejoy and Griset faced off in the general election.[1] Incumbent Lovejoy defeated Griset in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Patricia Lovejoy Incumbent |
57.6% | 7,840 | |
| Republican | Brian Griset | 42.3% | 5,759 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0% | 3 | |
| Total Votes | 13,602 | |||
2012
Griset ran for election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 18. Griset advanced past the September 11 primary and was defeated in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna Schlachman Incumbent |
16.6% | 4,844 | |
| Democratic | Eileen Flockhart |
15.6% | 4,563 | |
| Democratic | Steven Briden |
13.4% | 3,903 | |
| Democratic | Frank Heffron |
13% | 3,797 | |
| Republican | Lee Quandt Incumbent | 11.4% | 3,331 | |
| Republican | Matt Quandt Incumbent | 11.3% | 3,308 | |
| Republican | Brian Griset | 9.7% | 2,825 | |
| Republican | Christopher Suprock | 9.1% | 2,654 | |
| Total Votes | 29,225 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brian Griset did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Brian Griset did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brian Griset completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Griset's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
First bring civility back into the political discourse by encouraging open debate without retribution and an attitude of we can agree to disagree and work together on those we can agree on. Second, to stop the attempts of out of State interest attempting to transform New Hampshire and its values from our "Live Free or Die" to into something mirroring New York or California. Third, to insure our grass roots form of government that promotes local control rather than centralization at the State level which members of the Left are attempting to establish.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. & 2. State Financing and Budgets: Retaining the simple tax structure of "no sales or income tax" thereby promoting local control and balanced budgets in compliance with our State Constitution which states "frugal" (that's not a bad word) as a guiding principle. All it means is getting the job done in the most efficient way and at the lowest price without borrowing money. A concept that more people should adopt in their own finances. 3. Energy and Development Policy: Having been involved in both fields in my professional life I have had to deal with the unintended negative impacts of poorly thought out policies after implementation. I believe thorough analysis and vetting of all proposals, both new and old, should be undertaken to enhance the New Hampshire quality of life while at the same time addressing affordability issues impacting NH citizens both young and old.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, Honesty and Honorable: Integrity: I believe an elected official (as well as all bureaucrats) needs to be acting only for and in the best interest of their constituents, the NH citizens. Honesty: I am not talking about graft, I am talking about telling the truth to the voters. Whether the truth hurts you or helps you shouldn't matter, the citizens deserve the truth so they can decide. The facts are the facts. There is NO making up your own to fit your political agenda. That is what has gotten us into the lack of civil discourse disrupting our democratic system. Honorable: Honor is different that honesty. Honor is putting what is right before your personal needs or desires. Being an old Marine, as well has my mother and father, drilled this into me as one of my guiding principles. As a result, I sleep well every night.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
See the three principles above. In addition, I have both the training and experience in leading and bringing together people to form consensus and bring successful resolutions. Further, I've traveled the world, experience varied cultures and performed a broad list of jobs ranging from management all the way down to common laborer. I do not fear hard work but am more than willing to use my brain to find solution to vast and complex problems.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Listen to your constituents then research like all get out until you are fully informed on the issues before you.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I left the word a little better than it was when I was born and was kind to all along the way.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Self employed for four years beginning at age eleven performing lawn maintenance, odd-jobs and construction laborer until turning fifteen when I got my first "real job" in a restaurant. Then became their weekend manager at the age of 17 while still in High School and while playing sports at the same time. I love multi-tasking so being a State Representative is right up my alley. Enough about me because elections should be ALL ABOUT YOU!
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?
Yes, but not just one person's story but a lot of people's story. Because of my participation in the local Exeter political and governance workings of our town I have spoken out quite often, both in the paper and on our Local TV during public meetings. Time after time after time over the past weeks and years I have had people come up to me whom I did not know thanking me, for speaking out for them. People who can't express themselves as well, or afraid to get up and speak in public. People harmed by bad policy proposals and decisions which have economically harmed these silent citizens. Silent only because the powers that be don't want to hear them. So I continue to speak up for them. And that is why I am running for State Representative for Exeter and ALL of its citizens.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 3, 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
