Dennis Lamare
Dennis Lamare (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire. He lost in the Republican primary on September 13, 2022.
Biography
Lamare was born and raised in Newport, New Hampshire. Upon graduating from high school in 1974, he attended Boston University for two years and then returned home to care for a brother who was suffering from psychological problems in the aftermath of the Vietnam war. He has worked as a dishwasher, tree trimmer, construction worker, restaurant manager, stock broker, and most recently, as an independent insurance agent.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate New Hampshire
Incumbent Maggie Hassan defeated Don Bolduc, Jeremy Kauffman, and Tejasinha Sivalingam in the general election for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Maggie Hassan (D) | 53.5 | 332,193 |
 | Don Bolduc (R) | 44.4 | 275,928 | |
 | Jeremy Kauffman (L)  | 2.0 | 12,390 | |
 | Tejasinha Sivalingam (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 464 | ||
| Total votes: 620,975 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thomas Sharpe V (Independent)
- Kevin Kahn (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire
Incumbent Maggie Hassan defeated Paul Krautmann and John Riggieri in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maggie Hassan | 93.8 | 88,146 |
 | Paul Krautmann | 3.9 | 3,629 | |
| John Riggieri | 1.8 | 1,680 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 546 | ||
| Total votes: 94,001 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Bolduc | 36.9 | 52,629 |
 | Chuck Morse | 35.7 | 50,929 | |
 | Kevin Smith | 11.7 | 16,621 | |
 | Vikram Mansharamani | 7.5 | 10,690 | |
 | Bruce Fenton | 4.5 | 6,381 | |
 | John Berman | 0.7 | 961 | |
 | Andy Martin | 0.6 | 920 | |
| Tejasinha Sivalingam | 0.6 | 832 | |
| Dennis Lamare | 0.5 | 773 | ||
 | Edmond Laplante | 0.5 | 723 | |
 | Gerard Beloin | 0.4 | 521 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 623 | ||
| Total votes: 142,603 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Devon Fuchs (R)
2014
Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate 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 Martha Fuller Clark was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Phil Nazzaro defeated Dennis Lamare and Peter Macdonald in the Republican primary. Fuller Clark and Nazzaro faced off in the general election.[2] Incumbent Fuller Clark defeated Nazzaro in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Martha Fuller Clark Incumbent |
60.9% | 12,423 | |
| Republican | Phil Nazzaro | 39.1% | 7,987 | |
| Total Votes | 20,410 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Phil Nazzaro |
53.4% | 1,408 |
| Peter Macdonald | 28% | 739 |
| Dennis Lamare | 18.5% | 488 |
| Total Votes | 2,635 | |
2012
Lamare ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 2nd District. He faced Gerard Beloin, Will Dean, Miroslaw Dziedzic, and incumbent Charlie Bass in the Republican primary. Bass won the primary and advanced to the general election.[4][5]
Primary results
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Charles Bass |
81.8% | 39,605 |
| Dennis Lamare | 8.8% | 4,263 |
| Will Dean | 4.4% | 2,129 |
| Miroslaw Dziedzic | 2.7% | 1,310 |
| Gerard Beloin | 2.3% | 1,127 |
| Total Votes | 48,434 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dennis Lamare did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Lamare’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
Issues I believe in
It has been said that the greatest good should be for the greatest number, but many times the greatest number turns out to be the number one. Those in power often forget why they are there, to whom they are accountable and seemingly work for their own gratification. It is time for me to be a voice for the common good – to stand for all the people of New Hampshire – and mean it. America is going through tough times, and tough measures must be taken to defend our freedoms, our liberties and our future. I believe the Constitution is the law of the land and the foundation for our freedoms. I believe the Constitution is explicit and what is not there cannot be inferred. I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, both domestic and foreign. I do not have all the answers to the problems facing this world, but I do have life experiences and common sense to take on the issues. I never take for granted the things that matter to us: freedom, security and the American dream. I will look to the Constitution to make my decisions to do what is right for America, good for New Hampshire and keep the trust that you put in me as your Senator. This election, vote as if your future depends on it – because it does. Your vote for me will be the solution in Washington that we are looking for.[6] |
” |
| —Dennis Lamare’s campaign website (2022)[7] | ||
2014
Lamare's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]
Gas tax
- Excerpt: "The recent gas tax increase is an unnecessary burden on the working family. Its projected to have an increase cost of $450 per year ($40/mo). This may not seem like much, but it make a difference in the choices a family will have to make who are on a limited budget. Less oil/heating fuel, less college savings, less fuel to get to work, one less meal...I propose to sponsor a bill to repeal this tax."
Health care
- Excerpt: "Common sense approach is to have the health care industry open to competitive market, cross state lines, competitive bidding and let pricing be set by demand. I am open to options that make coverage fair, affordable and beneficial to both sides."
Education
- Excerpt: "I oppose Common Core Curriculum and want decisions made on content and standards directed at the local level."
Employment
- Excerpt: "Reviewing and repealing the impediments to economic growth are incentives to strong economic growth. I will work hard to keep the jobs we now have and attract new business to the State to make available well paying, satisfying jobs."
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Lamare 2012 "Bio" June 19, 2012
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ WMUR "Primary Results"
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Representative In Congress - Republican Primary"
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Dennis Lamare’s campaign website, “Home,” accessed July 10, 2022
- ↑ Lamare for NH Senate, "Platform," accessed August 6, 2014
