David Herman

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David Herman
Image of David Herman
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

St Meinrad High School

Bachelor's

University of Southern Colorado, 1968

Graduate

New Mexico Tech, 1970

Personal
Birthplace
Carnegie, Pa.
Religion
Quaker
Profession
Retired

David Herman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Strafford 7. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Herman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

David Herman was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Colorado in 1968 and a graduate degree from the New Mexico Tech in 1970. His career experience includes working as a computer programmer.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7

Incumbent Aidan Ankarberg defeated David Herman in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Aidan Ankarberg (R)
 
54.4
 
1,532
Image of David Herman
David Herman (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.5
 
1,282
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
1

Total votes: 2,815
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7

David Herman advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of David Herman
David Herman Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
246

Total votes: 246
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7

Incumbent Aidan Ankarberg advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Aidan Ankarberg
 
99.4
 
347
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
2

Total votes: 349
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Herman in this election.

2022

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of James Connor
James Connor (R)
 
17.4
 
4,791
Daniel Fitzpatrick (D)
 
17.2
 
4,760
Image of Kelley Potenza
Kelley Potenza (R)
 
17.0
 
4,701
Fenton Groen (R)
 
16.8
 
4,639
Image of David Herman
David Herman (D) Candidate Connection
 
15.9
 
4,402
Image of Jeremiah Minihan
Jeremiah Minihan (D) Candidate Connection
 
15.6
 
4,298
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
13

Total votes: 27,604
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 (3 seats)

Daniel Fitzpatrick, David Herman, and Jeremiah Minihan defeated Seph Warren in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Daniel Fitzpatrick
 
28.6
 
760
Image of David Herman
David Herman Candidate Connection
 
24.3
 
646
Image of Jeremiah Minihan
Jeremiah Minihan Candidate Connection
 
23.8
 
634
Image of Seph Warren
Seph Warren Candidate Connection
 
23.2
 
617
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
3

Total votes: 2,660
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 (3 seats)

Incumbent Fenton Groen, James Connor, and Kelley Potenza defeated Isabella Koenigs in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Fenton Groen
 
31.0
 
1,141
Image of James Connor
James Connor
 
30.4
 
1,119
Image of Kelley Potenza
Kelley Potenza
 
21.6
 
794
Isabella Koenigs
 
16.7
 
614
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
14

Total votes: 3,682
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

David Herman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Herman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a member of the Rochester City council and a Selectman for Ward 3. I am a husband, parent, homeowner, retiree, and volunteer. I taught at both the high school and college level math classes before working 26 years as a computer programmer at the US Forest Service, from which I retired in 2005.
  • . Our public schools are the future of our state. They should be funded so that each student can reach their potential regardless of the tax base of the city that the school resides. Repeal educational voucher program.
  • Homeless population needs housing first. Currently, we are removing tent encampments of homeless people from any place that the police find them. Unfortunately, there is no place for them to legally move to. So, state law need to give the cities protection from being sued for providing housing and care for those who are unhoused.
  • Riverside Rest Home needs a new building. Those that need nursing care deserve care that respect their dignity. Riverside Rest Home, despite an excellent staff, does not respect their dignity. As our population has aged since the present home was built, the population at the home now serves many more patients with dementia. Most of these patients having exhausted their savings on private care are turned over to the county for their care.
Fair taxation; responding and preparing for the changing climate; housing for workers and homeless; safe environment for living; a equitable educational for students and taxpayers; choice for pregnant women, freedom to choose who you want to be; the judicial system should be faster and fairer; seniors to live their lives in dignity.
Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King for using non-violent means to get meaningful change. John F. Kennedy for the quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country”
Voting for laws; bring a open mind to committee meetings; be part of the county delegation; listen to the concerns of my constituents; have integrity
The ability to listen, work with others, and solve problems are what would make ne successful.
Voting for laws; bring a open mind to committee meetings; be part of the county delegation; listen to the concerns of my constituents; have integrity
My legacy would be fairer taxes and less fear.
Rainbo Bakery for 6 years. I worked for the bakery while I was going to school.
The New Testament. I find that it often speaks to my condition. It is a constant reminder that I should love others. It reminds me that I have enough work to do without taking on the judging of others.
I work at finding out who I am. The trouble is once I do this. I find that I have changed. Who I was is now a fictional character that no longer exist.
I struggle with being understood. I had a speech problem that I had help with from age 9 to 20. In high school, I remember a history teacheer asking me a question. He said my answer was wrong. He tried many other students. Finally, he called upon has favorite student who said my answer but that could not be right because the teacher had said the answer was wrong.

It has allowed be to understand many that others find hard to understand.

I struggle with the value of money. When I was a child, a candy bar cost 5 cents. As a teenager, gas was 20-25 cents, now 3-5 dollars.
The governor and state legislature should work together to achieve a good set of goals for the state.
Responding to climate change and a growing elderly population.
It is a must to build relationships with other legislators. The work of the committees needs to be transparent but motions without a second die without a discussion.
Emergency powers should used with both the governor and the legislators in agreement as soon as possible. They should be used only in emerency.
Repeal of the Education Freedom Account program.
Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Judiciary; Education; Finance; Science, Technology and Energy
Financial transparency should be a goal plus a fairness to everyone involved. The government should be accountable by the state constitution to the people of the state.
NH does have a state ballot initiative process. The process is good for the state.

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2022

Candidate Connection

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As a husband, parent, homeowner, retiree, and volunteer, I am guided by respect for all people – even the ones that disagree with me. I hope to see an improved public school system, affordable health care for all, protection for the elderly and help for the needy. Also, I want a welcoming community supported by fair taxes that pay for what the citizens want. I believe we should attempt to reduce recidivism and improve the lives of those in the correctional system.

Since retiring, I have prepared taxes as a volunteer and was impressed with how thankful people are to have help with their taxes, given how complicated our changing federal tax system is. I also lead a spiritual discussion group at the county jail. This has given me insight into the wide range of persons in our jail system, where I try to help them to know themselves and to take responsibility for their actions. Public service is my way to give back to the community for all that I have been given. I am grateful for liberty and voice. I ask for your support, and, if elected, I will serve and represent the people of Rochester.

  • Standing up for students, teachers, and public employees. Public funds should be use for an adequate public education.
  • Standing up for property taxpayers with businesses paying their fair share of the tax burden. State obligations should not be shifted to local property taxes.
  • Support for the right to privacy between you and your doctor and control over your body.
Education, correctional system, taxes, climate change, energy.
I look up to Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi. I would like to follow all the peacemakers that have come before me because I like to solve problems.
The elected should take the time to vote intelligently on bills and ensure that they represent the good of the majority.
Honest attempt to be fair.
I worked for Rainbo Bakery in Pueblo, CO for 5 years while I was going to school.
Learning to speak so that I was understood.
The ideal relationship is a balance of power and respect for all the people in the state.
The greatest challenge facing the state today is an attempt to defund the state government and a takeover by the ultraright.
A single chamber does not allow for adequate checks and balances.
I favor a system which is fair to all parties.
The legislature should oversee the use of emergency powers.
Compromise is necessary in politics because the only lasting solutions are the ones that everyone wins. If there is a loser, the problem is not solved.

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Campaign finance summary


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David Herman campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7Lost general$0 $0
2022New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19Lost general$10,417 $0
Grand total$10,417 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 29, 2022


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