Gary Richardson (New Hampshire)
Gary B. Richardson is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 10 from 2006 to 2014. Richardson did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Richardson earned his B.A. from Middlebury College in 1967 and his J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1970. His professional experience includes working as an attorney at Concord Law Firm and Hatfield LLP. Richardson served in the United States Army Reserve from 1967 to 1975.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Richardson served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Legislative Administration, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Election Law |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Richardson served on the following committee:
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| • Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification |
| • Special Committee On Education Funding Reform |
Elections
2012
Richardson won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 10. Richardson was unopposed in the September 11 primary and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Gary Richardson Incumbent |
23.5% | 3,789 | |
| Democratic | Mary Jane Wallner Incumbent |
22.1% | 3,559 | |
| Democratic | Mel Myler |
20.4% | 3,294 | |
| Republican | Richard Kennedy | 12.8% | 2,070 | |
| Republican | Debra Johnson | 11.5% | 1,850 | |
| Republican | Frank Rosano | 9.7% | 1,572 | |
| Total Votes | 16,134 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Richardson won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 4 general election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christine Hamm (R)
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2,759 | |||
| Gary Richardson (R)
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2,674 | |||
| Derek Owen (R)
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2,637 | |||
| Richard Kennedy (D) | 2,020 | |||
| Leigh Macneil (D) | 1,808 | |||
| Averill Cate (D) | 1,681 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gary Richardson won one of the three seats in the Merrimack 4 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 3,574 votes.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 4 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christine Hamm (D)
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3,886 | |||
| Derek Owen (D)
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3,685 | |||
| Gary Richardson (D)
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3,574 | |||
| Kennedy (R) | 2,706 | |||
| Others | 34 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2014 Legislative Scorecard
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- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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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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2012
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In 2012, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 4 through June 27.
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2011
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In 2011, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 5 through July 1.
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Personal
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Richardson has two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
- Gary Richardson's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- 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, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire Merrimack 4 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Thomas Schamberg (D) |
