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Evalyn Merrick
Evalyn Merrick (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Coos 2. Merrick assumed office in 2006. Merrick left office in 2012.
Merrick (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Coos 4. Merrick lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Merrick was the town chair for the Lancaster Democrats Committee in 2006. She is also a certified wellness consultant for Nikken, Incorporated; lobbyist, Blood Cancer Coalition Advocate for Mulitple Myeloma Research Foundation; and a self-employed health educator. Merrick's other professional experiences certified fitness educator and area coordinator/counselor for the University of Vermont.
Merrick earned her B.A. from the University of Colorado/Castelton State College and MEd from the Univesity of Vermont.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Merrick served on these committees:
Elections
2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Coos 4
Incumbent Kevin Craig defeated Evalyn Merrick in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Coos 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Craig (R) | 53.1 | 1,165 |
| Evalyn Merrick (D) | 46.9 | 1,029 | ||
| Total votes: 2,194 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Coos 4
Evalyn Merrick advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Coos 4 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Evalyn Merrick | 98.9 | 365 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 369 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Coos 4
Incumbent Kevin Craig advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Coos 4 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Craig | 98.4 | 434 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 441 | |||
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2012
Merrick ran for re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Coos 7. Merrick was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and was defeated by Leon Rideout (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Leon Rideout |
50.3% | 3,274 | |
| Democratic | Evalyn Merrick Incumbent | 49.7% | 3,240 | |
| Total Votes | 6,514 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Merrick was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Coos 2 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Remick (R)
|
2,375 | |||
| Herbert Richardson (R)
|
2,323 | |||
| John Tholl (R)
|
2,158 | |||
| Evalyn Merrick (D)
|
1,895 | |||
| Eric Catman (R) | 1,635 | |||
| Troy Merner (D) | 1,363 | |||
| Eugene Montgomery (D) | 1,178 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Merrick won re-election by finishing third for the four-seat Coos District 2 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives receiving 2,769 votes behind Democrat Scott Merrick (2,969) and Republican William Remick (2,947) and ahead of Republicans Herbert Richardson (2,695) and John Tholl (2,609), Democrats John Roberge (2,387) and Troy Merner (2,383), Republican Charles Bond (2,169), and "Others" (11).[3]
Among Merrick's opponents, Remick raised $2,050 for his campaign, against $900 by Merner.[4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Coos District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Merrick (D)
|
2,969 | |||
| William Remick (R)
|
2,947 | |||
| Evalyn Merrick (D)
|
2,769 | |||
| Herbert Richardson (R)
|
2,695 | |||
| John Tholl, Jr. (R) | 2,609 | |||
| John Roberge (D) | 2,387 | |||
| Troy Merner (D) | 2,383 | |||
| Charles Bond (R) | 2,169 | |||
| Others | 8 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Merrick and her husband, Richard, have two children.[5]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State General Election - November 4, 2008," accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Merrick's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Merrick
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New Hampshire House of Representatives - Coos 2 District 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Wayne Moynihan (D) |
