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Chester Lapointe

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Chester Lapointe (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Cheshire 13. Lapointe lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Lapointe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 13

Incumbent Henry Parkhurst defeated Chester Lapointe in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 13 on November 6, 2018.

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763
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Chester Lapointe (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.4
 
538

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Total votes: 1,301
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 13

Incumbent Henry Parkhurst advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 13 on September 11, 2018.

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Total votes: 239
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 13

Chester Lapointe advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 13 on September 11, 2018.

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Total votes: 117
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2016

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate 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 Molly Kelly (D) did not seek re-election.

Jay Kahn defeated Chester Lapointe in the New Hampshire State Senate District 10 general election.[1][2]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 10 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jay Kahn 63.29% 17,713
     Republican Chester Lapointe 36.71% 10,273
Total Votes 27,986
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State


Jay Kahn defeated Kris Roberts and Ben Tilton in the New Hampshire State Senate District 10 Democratic primary.[3][4]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jay Kahn 64.15% 2,706
     Democratic Kris Roberts 23.35% 985
     Democratic Ben Tilton 12.49% 527
Total Votes 4,218


Chester Lapointe ran unopposed in the New Hampshire State Senate District 10 Republican primary.[3][4]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Chester Lapointe  (unopposed)

2010

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2010

Lapointe failed to advance past the November 2, 2010, general election.

Lapointe advanced past the September 14 primary election. He faced incumbent Alfred Lerandeau (D), incumbent Jane Johnson (R), Gilbert Gitchell (D), John Byrnes (R), Bruce Tatro (D), and James Wall (R) in the November 2 general election.

New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 6 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Jane Johnson (R) 668
Green check mark transparent.png John Byrnes (R) 561
Green check mark transparent.png Chester Lapointe (R) 501
Green check mark transparent.png James Wall (R) 500

Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Candidate Connection

Chester Lapointe participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Chester Lapointe's responses follow below.[5]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Get mass transit back in NH and to use western NH as a Hub for that goal. Control spending. And oppose any broad based tax.[6][7] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Taxation and budget concernsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[7] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Chester Lapointe answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ Ron/Rand Paul are the example I strive to be worthy of comparison too.[7] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Listen to the voters and when able legislate to your communities interests beyond partisan obligations.[7] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I have the ability and desire to be a leader in my community. I feel my obligation is to my neighbors. Service is a calling and one I seek to answer. I have the ability and dedication to see this thru.[7] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ To protect the voters and citizens from unreasonable taxation and over reach by the state government. Civil liberties and the right to live ones life without undue influence of the state.[7] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ One of honorable service in the name of liberty. One who fought against statism and strong centralized power.[7] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ The Challenger explosion.[7] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ When I was 8 I started working a few hours a week at a local convenience store sweeping and cleaning. I did that for a year. Then was a paper boy for the Keene Sentinel. For a couple years.[7] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ I had gone to dinner with a wonderful lady. Had a great time but when it came time to pay I had lost my wallet and didn't notice. She ended up paying. My wallet was found at the restaurant and returned to me the next day.[7] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Easter. The resurrection of Christ is why our faith exists. It is the only holiday I will not work. Though I do spend it helping host a Easter dinner for the homeless at my local Oddfellows lodge in Keene NH[7] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ I enjoy reading the "Incarnation " series by Piers Anthony. It is such a great take on myths and faith revisioned in a modern way.[7] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ I'd enjoy being one of the characters in Game of Thrones. House Lannister for the win! It's so different from my personal views in how they do things. It's almost like a forbidden concept. Of course I think there in trouble next season.[7] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My CPAP machine. Its added so much quality of life for me. It's such a simple medical device , but it allows me to be a happy fellow and enjoy life.[7] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Africa by Toto[7] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ We all have struggles. But I have a positive out look on things. I suppose the only answer is I say yes to most requests for help. I end up double or triple booking often. On the upside I accomplish most of my objectives in this regard.[7] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ It's an opportunity to double check are we doing the right thing. It also allows for greater input and process before legislation is approved.[7] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Of course. But honest people need to start somewhere. It's like credit in a lot of ways. You need it before you can get it. So many fine people get locked out of it , due to a perceived idea they have no experience.[7] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Avoiding income or sales tax[7] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ What we have had for most of our history. There are checks and balances and our Governor is re-elected every 2 years.[7] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes, best way to get things done is with coalition building and bipartisanship[7] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Aside from random based on raw #s none will be fair to the citizenry. Its a sad practice.[7] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Transportation or legislative[7] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ Yes[7] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ Only if I perform to task and there's an interest in my advancement.[7] ”
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?
“ I find that most stories I hear touch on many of the same themes. 1. Taxes are running people out of their homes. 2. People feel the government spends to much on it's own employees. Aka state pensions for workers and what not. Driving up taxes. 3. Most people today feel that partisanship is dividing the country and is itself the problem with government today. 4. People feel like things are not getting better.[7] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
  2. ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
  5. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  6. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Chester Lapointe's responses," September 6, 2018
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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