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Erin Canterbury

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November 6, 2018

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Erin Canterbury (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Merrimack 29. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Canterbury completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 29

Incumbent Carol McGuire defeated Erin Canterbury in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 29 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Carol McGuire (R)
 
57.8
 
2,795
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Erin Canterbury (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.1
 
2,037
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0.0
 
2

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

Total votes: 4,834
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 29

Erin Canterbury advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 29 on September 11, 2018.

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100.0
 
707

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

Total votes: 707
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 29

Incumbent Carol McGuire advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 29 on September 11, 2018.

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Carol McGuire
 
100.0
 
875

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Total votes: 875
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Erin Canterbury participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 13, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Erin Canterbury's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. Tackling the Opiate Crisis with a multi pronged approach including prevention and timely access to treatment and sustained recovery.[2][3] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Opiate Crisis. I’ve been in continued recovery after an addiction to pain medication for over 8 years. I know the same is attainable for those suffering from the disease of addiction.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Erin Canterbury answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ I look up to many including Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Martin Luther King, Jr, and Joe Biden.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Integrity, honesty, transparency, compassion, and ethical.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am a very compassionate person. I believe in helping anyone I’m able to. I listen, and as a State Representative, I would always welcome my district’s residents for their opinions on any legislation.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ To serve with dignity, honesty and compassion to the district and State you are representing. To research every piece of legislation before voting.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ One that would make my daughters and the people I serve proud at my accomplishments.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ September 11, 2001. I was 23 years old and had just gotten married to my husband 6 mths earlier. That day is still so vivid. I knew the world as I once knew it, would be forever changed.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Medical records/front desk at Elliot Hospital. I received several promotions and managed 2 physician practices before leaning in 2010. I was there for a total of 13 years.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Christmas. My family adopts a family in need every year. It brings me such joy to see my children become so excited to give to others.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ On The Trail of the Assasins by Jim Garrison.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Carrie Mattheson from Homeland.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ The artwork my daughter have made.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Sound of Silence[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Keeping a healthy work-life balance.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ I think it can be benefits but not always necessary. Life experience is just as important.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Combatting the Opiate Crisis.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ One of mutual respect regardless of political party.[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes! I believe it would benefit all. A more cohesive team always has an advantage.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Opiate Crisis. Safety in Schools. I’d be honored to be a part of any committee.[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ Perhaps State Senate[3] ”
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?
“ Several. One that particularly stands out is a Mom that approached me after hearing me speak and confided in me that her daughter was in recovery from IV Heroin use and wanted to thank me as I had helped her daughter find treatment last year.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Erin Canterbury's responses," September 13, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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