Charles Weed
Charles F. Weed (b. April 1, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Cheshire 16 from 2000 to 2014. He previously served Cheshire 3 from 2000 to 2012. Weed did not seek re-election in 2014.
His political experience includes serving as a New Hampshire Democratic Party convention delegate, and coordinator of Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign in the Monadnock Region.
Biography
Weed earned his B.A. in political science from Middlebury College; Ph.D. in international studies from the University of Denver; and M.S. in labor studies from the University of Massachusetts. His professional experience includes working as a Professor of Political Science at Keene State College since 1972, social studies teacher and coach at Northwood School; social science coordinator at North Country School; and visiting faculty at Belgorad Pedagogical Institute-Russia.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Weed served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Weed served on this committee:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services |
Elections
2012
Weed won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 16. Weed advanced past the September 11 Democratic primary and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Charles Weed Incumbent |
51.9% | 7,625 | |
| Democratic | Delmar Burridge |
38% | 5,592 | |
| Libertarian | Ian Freeman | 10.1% | 1,488 | |
| Total Votes | 14,705 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Weed was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 3 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kris Roberts (D)
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4,130 | |||
| Charles Weed (D)
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4,061 | |||
| David Meader (D)
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3,686 | |||
| Steven Lindsey (D)
|
3,654 | |||
| Cynthia Chase (D)
|
3,590 | |||
| Gladys Johnsen (D)
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3,532 | |||
| Sam Hawkes (D)
|
3,340 | |||
| Peter Benik (R) | 2,588 | |||
| Maureen Benik Metivier (R) | 2,566 | |||
| Joseph Bendzinski (R) | 2,387 | |||
| Jack Laurent (R) | 2,285 | |||
| William Chaffee (R) | 2,261 | |||
| Arto Leino (R) | 2,193 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Weed ran for the Cheshire 3 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, winning the first of seven seats with 7,573 votes, ahead of Kris Roberts (D) with 6,851 votes, Suzanne Butcher (D) with 6,468 votes, Timothy Robertson (D) with 6,366 votes, David Meader (D) with 6,313 votes, Steven Lindsey (D) with 6,309 votes, Delmar Burridge (D) with 5,547 votes, Varrin Swearingen (R) with 3,614 votes, Peter Benik (R) with 3,461 votes, David H Harvey (R) with 3,019 votes, Arto Antero Leino (R) with 2,980 votes, William Chaffee Jr. (R) with 2,949 votes, Dillion Benick (R) with 2,839 votes, Searingen (R) with 2,291 votes, and 65 votes for Others.[6]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives,
Cheshire District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Weed (D)
|
7,573 | |||
| Kris Roberts (D)
|
6,851 | |||
| Suzanne Butcher (D)
|
6,468 | |||
| Timothy Robertson (D)
|
6,366 | |||
| David Meader (D)
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6,313 | |||
| Steven Lindsey (D)
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6,309 | |||
| Delmar Burridge (D)
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5,547 | |||
| Varrin Swearingen (R) | 3,614 | |||
| Peter Benik (R) | 3,461 | |||
| David H Harvey (R) | 3,019 | |||
| Arto Antero Leino (R) | 2,980 | |||
| William Chaffee Jr. (R) | 2,949 | |||
| Dillion Benick (R) | 2,839 | |||
| Searingen (R) | 2,291 | |||
| Others | 65 | |||
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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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Weed and his wife, April, have five 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. Weed," 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 16 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Larry Phillips (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 3 2000–2012 |
Succeeded by Daniel Adams Eaton (D) |
