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David Meader (New Hampshire)
David Meader (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Cheshire 6. Meader assumed office in 2016. Meader left office on December 2, 2020.
Meader (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Cheshire 6. Meader won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Meader previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Cheshire 3 District from 1996 to 2004, and from 2008 to 2012.
Biography
Meader earned his B.A. from Keene State College and attended the University of PIttsburgh.[1] Meader's professional experience includes being on the Keene City Council and convenience store employee.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Meader was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Municipal and County Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meader served on these committees:
Elections
2020
David Meader did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 6
Incumbent David Meader won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Meader (D) | 98.9 | 1,391 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 1,406 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 6
Incumbent David Meader advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 6 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Meader | 100.0 | 481 | |
| Total votes: 481 | |||
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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. Incumbent Timothy Robertson (D) did not seek re-election.
David Meader ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Cheshire 6 general election.[2][3]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Cheshire 6 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  David Meader (unopposed) | |
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||
David Meader ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Cheshire 6 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Cheshire 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Meader (unopposed) | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Meader was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 3 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Moore (D)
|
779 | |||
| Charles Weed (D)
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4,061 | |||
| David Meader (D)
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3,686 | |||
| Steven Lindsey (D)
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3,654 | |||
| Cynthia Chase (D)
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3,590 | |||
| Gladys Johnsen (D)
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3,532 | |||
| Sam Hawkes (D)
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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, Meader ran for the Cheshire District 3 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, winning the fifth of seven seats with 6,313 votes, behind Charles Weed (D) with 7,573 votes, Kris Roberts (D) with 6,851 votes, Suzanne Butcher (D) with 6,468 votes, Timothy Robertson (D) with 6,366 votes, and ahead of 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 | |||
| David Meader (D)
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6,313 | |||
| Charles Weed (D)
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7,573 | |||
| Kris Roberts (D)
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6,851 | |||
| Suzanne Butcher (D)
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6,468 | |||
| Timothy Robertson (D)
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6,366 | |||
| 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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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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2018
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In 2018, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 3 through June 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 4 through June 22. The state House met for a veto session on November 2.
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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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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- New Hampshire House of Representatives District Cheshire 6
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2016
- New Hampshire General Court
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Meader
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State General Election - November 4, 2008," accessed May 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Timothy Robertson (D) |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 6 2016–2020 |
Succeeded by Dru Fox (D) |
