Geoffrey Westervelt
Geoffrey Westervelt (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 20. Westervelt lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Westervelt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 (2 seats)
Incumbent Richard Lascelles and Ralph Boehm defeated Daniel Westervelt and Geoffrey Westervelt in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Lascelles (R) | 31.3 | 2,088 | |
| ✔ |  | Ralph Boehm (R) | 29.2 | 1,945 |
| Daniel Westervelt (D) | 21.3 | 1,419 | ||
Geoffrey Westervelt (D)  | 18.3 | 1,220 | ||
| Total votes: 6,672 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 (2 seats)
Daniel Westervelt and Geoffrey Westervelt advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Daniel Westervelt | 52.4 | 362 | |
| ✔ | Geoffrey Westervelt | 47.6 | 329 | |
| Total votes: 691 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 (2 seats)
Incumbent Richard Lascelles and Ralph Boehm defeated Stephanie Lambert in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Lascelles | 40.2 | 406 | |
| ✔ | | Ralph Boehm | 37.1 | 375 |
| Stephanie Lambert | 22.7 | 230 | ||
| Total votes: 1,011 | |||
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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 Ralph Boehm (R) did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Frank Byron and Richard W. Lascelles defeated Heather Ledoux and Geoffrey Westervelt in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 20 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Frank Byron Incumbent |
33.30% | 2,719 | |
| Republican | Richard W. Lascelles |
33.32% | 2,720 | |
| Democratic | Heather Ledoux | 19.84% | 1,620 | |
| Democratic | Geoffrey Westervelt | 13.54% | 1,105 | |
| Total Votes | 8,164 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Heather Ledoux and Geoffrey Westervelt were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 20 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Heather Ledoux | |
| Democratic | Geoffrey Westervelt | |
Incumbent Frank Byron and Richard W. Lascelles were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 20 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 20 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Frank Byron Incumbent | |
| Republican | Richard W. Lascelles | |
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Geoffrey Westervelt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Westervelt's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Reform campaign financing. 2. Provide healthcare for all citizens. 3. Provide 16 years of education for all citizens.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Stop legislating morality. Legalize the use of marijuana. Provide debt relief for college education.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I admire people who have been true to their convictions even in adversity. I know of too many to list. That courage is often transient, but is admirable when demonstrated.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
No
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, a moral compass, and the will to stay true.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Honesty, a moral compass, and the will to stay true to my convictions.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To gather unbiased information about issues and then to use that information to make the best decision possible.
What legacy would you like to leave?
A more representative government that works for the populace, not the special interests.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The assassination of President John F Kennedy. I was 6.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Bus boy. 3 months.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Financing health care, education, and infrastructure.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Cooperation for the public good.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
A non-partisan commission.
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?
The story of a family forced to deal with the mental illness of a grown child without resources or insurance.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
