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Dana Hilliard

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Dana Hilliard
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

Somersworth High School

Bachelor's

Keene State College, 1995

Graduate

Plymouth State University, 2011

Personal
Birthplace
Dover, N.H.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Education Administration
Contact

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Dana Hilliard (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire Executive Council to represent District 1. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Hilliard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dana Hilliard was born in Dover, New Hampshire. He earned a high school diploma from Somersworth High School, a bachelor's degree from Keene State College in 1995, and a graduate degree from Plymouth State University in 2011. His career experience includes working in education administration.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: New Hampshire Executive Council election, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire Executive Council District 1

Incumbent Joseph Kenney defeated Dana Hilliard in the general election for New Hampshire Executive Council District 1 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph Kenney
Joseph Kenney (R)
 
51.7
 
63,230
Image of Dana Hilliard
Dana Hilliard (D) Candidate Connection
 
48.3
 
59,060
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
56

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 122,346
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 1

Dana Hilliard advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 1 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dana Hilliard
Dana Hilliard Candidate Connection
 
99.3
 
15,971
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
108

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 16,079
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 1

Incumbent Joseph Kenney advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 1 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph Kenney
Joseph Kenney
 
98.9
 
24,764
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.1
 
265

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,029
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Dana Hilliard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hilliard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Mayor Dana S. Hilliard is serving is 5th term as Mayor of the Hilltop City. A graduate of Somersworth High School, he attended Keene State College earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in ’95 and Plymouth State University with a Master Degree in Educational Leadership in ’11.

Entering elected public service when he was 20, he served 5 terms in the NH House from 1993 – 1997 and from 2005 – 2008. He also served two terms on the City Council representing Ward 4 from 2002 – 2004 and At-Large from 2006 – 2010. He has served on numerous city committees, boards and commissions since High School. He was awarded the Pink Triangle Award in 2008 from the University of New Hampshire, for his commitment to diversity and civil rights and the New Hampshire Democratic Party Kathy Sullivan Courage and Leadership Award (2013).

Currently in his twenty-third year of education, he served as a para professional for two years at Somersworth Middle School before becoming part of the Social Studies Department at Somersworth High School where he taught for 6 years before entering into administration serving as Assistant Principal for three years and a 10 years as the Principal of Somersworth Middle School. In 2021 Dana moved to the SAU level where he now serves as the Director of School District Operations. For his 21st century approaches in educational leadership, he has received several state and national awards.
  • Protecting our public schools
  • Ensuring equal and affordable access to health care
  • making sure our towns and cities receive the resources they need
Ensuring our public schools continue to be support.

Protecting individual personal rights and liberties, ensuring reproductive rights are protected

Ensuring all cities and towns have a voice and receive the support they need.
Second part of the Executive branch, approves all state contracts over $10,000 and confirms state nominations.
All aspects of the position of Executive Councilor play a critical role in state government.
Yes,

With my experience as a former NH State Legislator, City Councilor and current Mayor, I will be able to be an effective voice for all of the cities and towns throughout the district.

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