Ivy Vann
Ivy Vann (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 24. She assumed office on December 3, 2014. She left office on December 7, 2022.
Vann (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 33. She lost in the Democratic primary on September 10, 2024.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Vann was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Vann was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vann served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Fish and Game and Marine Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 (2 seats)
Incumbent Peter Leishman and incumbent Jonah Wheeler defeated Kimberly Thomas in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Peter Leishman (D) | 39.4 | 2,932 |
| ✔ |  | Jonah Wheeler (D) | 39.3 | 2,920 |
| Kimberly Thomas (R) | 20.9 | 1,555 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 7,435 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 (2 seats)
Incumbent Jonah Wheeler and incumbent Peter Leishman defeated Ivy Vann in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonah Wheeler | 37.7 | 1,020 |
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman | 36.1 | 977 |
| Ivy Vann | 26.1 | 706 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 2,704 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 (2 seats)
Kimberly Thomas advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kimberly Thomas | 91.2 | 416 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.8 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 456 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 (2 seats)
Jonah Wheeler and incumbent Peter Leishman defeated Rachel Maidment and Matthew Pilcher in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonah Wheeler (D) | 36.0 | 2,538 |
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman (D) | 34.5 | 2,433 |
| Rachel Maidment (R) | 15.0 | 1,054 | ||
| Matthew Pilcher (R) | 14.5 | 1,020 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 7,048 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 (2 seats)
Jonah Wheeler and incumbent Peter Leishman defeated incumbent Ivy Vann in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonah Wheeler | 34.9 | 817 |
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman | 33.2 | 777 |
| Ivy Vann | 31.8 | 744 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 2,342 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 (2 seats)
Matthew Pilcher and Rachel Maidment advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 33 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matthew Pilcher | 50.9 | 321 | |
| ✔ | Rachel Maidment | 48.0 | 303 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 631 | |||
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2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 (2 seats)
Incumbent Peter Leishman and incumbent Ivy Vann defeated Christopher Maidment and David Pilcher in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman (D) | 34.7 | 2,732 |
| ✔ | Ivy Vann (D) | 33.0 | 2,604 | |
| Christopher Maidment (R) | 17.3 | 1,361 | ||
| David Pilcher (R) | 14.9 | 1,171 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 7,879 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 (2 seats)
Incumbent Ivy Vann and incumbent Peter Leishman defeated Judy Ferstenberg in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ivy Vann | 42.2 | 1,032 | |
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman | 41.1 | 1,005 |
 | Judy Ferstenberg | 16.4 | 401 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 2,443 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 (2 seats)
Christopher Maidment and David Pilcher advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Maidment | 58.3 | 358 | |
| ✔ | David Pilcher | 40.2 | 247 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 614 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 (2 seats)
Incumbent Peter Leishman and incumbent Ivy Vann won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman (D) | 50.6 | 2,332 |
| ✔ | Ivy Vann (D) | 48.4 | 2,232 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 4,613 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 (2 seats)
Incumbent Peter Leishman and incumbent Ivy Vann defeated Adam Hamilton in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 24 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Leishman | 34.8 | 782 |
| ✔ | Ivy Vann | 34.7 | 780 | |
| Adam Hamilton | 30.4 | 683 | ||
| Total votes: 2,245 | |||
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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 Ivy Vann and incumbent Peter Leishman defeated Gary J. Carpenter in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 24 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ivy Vann Incumbent |
36.22% | 2,105 | |
| Democratic | Peter Leishman Incumbent |
39.37% | 2,288 | |
| Republican | Gary J. Carpenter | 24.42% | 1,419 | |
| Total Votes | 5,812 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Ivy Vann and incumbent Peter Leishman were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 24 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 24 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ivy Vann Incumbent | |
| Democratic | Peter Leishman Incumbent | |
Gary J. Carpenter ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 24 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gary J. Carpenter (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives 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 Peter Leishman and Ivy Vann defeated Kath Allen in the Democratic primary. Gary J. Carpenter ran as an independent candidate. Leishman, Allen and Carpenter faced off in the general election.[5] Both Democratic candidates, Leishman and Vann, were victorious in the contest. Carpenter was defeated.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Peter Leishman Incumbent |
39.7% | 1,642 | |
| Democratic | Ivy Vann |
35.3% | 1,463 | |
| Independent | Gary J. Carpenter | 24.3% | 1,007 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0.7% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 4,139 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Peter Leishman Incumbent |
46.3% | 448 |
| Ivy Vann |
31.7% | 307 |
| Kath Allen | 22% | 213 |
| Total Votes | 968 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ivy Vann did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Ivy Vann did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Ivy Vann did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ivy Vann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vann's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Infrastructure Housing Reproductive rights
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Appropriate infrastructure spending -- we need to stop building roads that will never generate enough tax revenue to maintain them Abortion access -- when women cannot choose when or whether to raise children their ability to be fully part of the body politic is compromised Education -- inadequate education traps too many people in misery of all kinds.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Elizabeth Warren. Smart, passionate, salty
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Humility -- which includes the ability to learn constantly and from anyone. Passion -- because otherwise the struggle isn't worth it Love -- if you don't love the citizens why are you doing this?
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I cannot get enough of learning new things
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Transparency, honesty
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to create a thing that people in 50 years can still enjoy
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
JFK inauguration. I remember watching Robert Frost's hair blow around. I must have been four.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Camp counselor. Three summers.
What happened on your most awkward date?
The cream curdled and my coffee pot spat boiling water on my dinner guest.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Thanksgiving. I love a long table full of delicious food and people shouting happily at each other.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Sense and Sensibility because, like Elinor, I have sense but not much emotionality
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My dog. Dogs make us human.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Great Big Idol with the Golden Head
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Doing the work I love and earning a living
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Sadly because we both have to run for office every two years, not much. If it were a six year senate term that reduction in election pressure would allow senators to take a longer view.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not especially
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Mismatch between revenue and spending priorities. We're not broke, we just act as though we are.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Collegiality
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes because it helps me understand their priorities and gives me a way to explain my priorities
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Bipartisan using computer models
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
The ability to talk about transportation as a social justice issue
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Not particularly
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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?
I ran a community supper for many years and once an elderly woman said to me "We love your supper because you have real tablecloths and beautiful food. Poor people like to go out to eat with their friends just like rich people, and here we get a chance to do that."
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2022
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2021
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 3 through June 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 4 through June 22. The state House met for a veto session on November 2.
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2016
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2015
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See also
2024 Elections
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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
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 3, 2014
