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David Karrick
David Karrick (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 25. Karrick assumed office on December 5, 2018. Karrick left office on December 1, 2020.
Karrick (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Merrimack 25. Karrick won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Karrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Karrick is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 25 from 2012 to 2016.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Karrick was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Karrick served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Karrick served on the following committees:
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| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
David Karrick did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25
David Karrick defeated incumbent Natalie Wells in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Karrick (D)  | 51.4 | 2,327 |
 | Natalie Wells (R) | 48.5 | 2,195 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 4,525 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25
David Karrick defeated Bianca Peco in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Karrick | 54.5 | 653 |
| Bianca Peco | 45.0 | 539 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 1,198 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25
Incumbent Natalie Wells advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Natalie Wells | 100.0 | 779 |
| Total votes: 779 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives 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.
Natalie J. Wells defeated incumbent David Karrick in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Merrimack 25 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Merrimack 25 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Natalie J. Wells |
51.33% | 2,799 | |
| Democratic | David Karrick Incumbent | 48.67% | 2,654 | |
| Total Votes | 5,453 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Karrick ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Merrimack 25 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Merrimack 25 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Karrick Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Natalie J. Wells ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Merrimack 25 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Merrimack 25 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Natalie J. Wells (unopposed) | |
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 David Karrick was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while James Danforth was unopposed in the Republican primary. Willie Brown (I) did not qualify for the general election ballot. Karrick and Danforth faced off in the general election.[5] Incumbent Karrick defeated Danforth in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | David Karrick Incumbent |
55.6% | 2,148 | |
| Republican | James Danforth | 44.2% | 1,708 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0.2% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 3,864 | |||
2012
Karrick won election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 25. Karrick was unopposed in the September 11 primary and defeated Frank A. Cummings (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | David Karrick, Jr. |
56.8% | 2,893 | |
| Republican | Frank Cummings | 43.2% | 2,203 | |
| Total Votes | 5,096 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Karrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Karrick's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Get the State to fulfill its promises made in the Claremont decision in 1997 to provide funds where necessary to provide adequate funding for all school districts regardless of size and property values. Quality Affordable Education for all kindergarten through college. Paid Family Leave Individual rights especially for women to make their own birth control and healthcare decisions
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Protection of our environment in our beautiful state, includes lessening dependence on fossil fuels and increasing affordability and access to solar energy. Making it easy for all adults to vote from 18 years old on up. Recently the Republican majority passed a bill that keeps college students from voting unless they establish permanent residence including ownership of a car. Increasing and expediting background checks for firearms and closing the gun show and private sale loophole. Gun free zones in public buildings and schools. Reauthorizing medicaid expansion, decreasing prescription drug costs, greater supervision and control of opioids, providing greatly expanded mental health counseling.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
NH State Senator Dan Feltes who is less than half my age. He's been an extremely effective legislator despite being in the minority as a Democrat, remains friendly with all whether they are Republican or Democrat. At the same time he sticks to his principles and is a great champion of the less fortunate.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The Notorious RBG
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
The ability to listen to all. To be honest. To respond to constituents whether they would have voted for you or not. Keep your promises.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Previous experience as a Legislator and as a Town Selectman, also a long and varied life.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Do the best one can for one's constituents especially the towns one represents.
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I am respected.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Beginning of American involvement in the Korean War. I was 7 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Peace Corps volunteer teaching english as a foreign language in Tunisia. One year.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Too many to choose.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My dog Chapman.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Overcoming shyness.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Huge House, 400 seats. Small Senate 24 members. Third deliberative body, Governor's Council, 5 elected members - dates from Colonial times.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Attracting young families to this State with a rapidly aging population. Barriers are high property taxes and very uneven and sometimes expensive education opportunities.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
They need to listen to each other without prejudice to pass and approve effective budgets and laws.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes. Bills presented by a team from both major parties have a better chance of passage than those with narrow sponsorship.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Doing away with partisan Gerrymandering.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Possibly rejoin Ways & Means if selected, also interested in Education, Health & Human Services, Public Works & Highways, Fish & Game
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?
No. I'd rather be in a leadership role on a committee.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Governor John Gilbert Winant
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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?
Not a particular one but hearing from older folks struggling to stay in their homes with the high property taxes. Young families juggling child care, taking care of parents and grandparents, finding adequate employment, teachers having to work 2 or 3 jobs to stay afloat and pay down their student debt.
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2020
In 2020, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 2 through June 30.
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2016
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In 2016, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 7 to July 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
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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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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Natalie Wells (R) |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25 2018–2020 |
Succeeded by Natalie Wells (R) |
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 25 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Natalie Wells (R) |
