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Joseph Lachance
Joseph Lachance was an at-large member of the Manchester Board of School Committee in New Hampshire. He assumed office on January 7, 2020. He left office on January 4, 2022.
Lachance (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 41. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Lachance was a candidate who sought election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 42. Lachance lost the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on September 11, 2018.
Lachance is a former Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing District Hillsborough 8 from 2014 to 2016. Lachance also served as the moderator for Ward 1 in Manchester.[1]
Biography
Lachance married his wife, Nancy, in 1992. They have two children, Emily and Gabrielle.[2]
Lachance served in the United States Army from 1989-1992 in the 25th Infantry Division. He received the following awards for his service: Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.[2]
Lachance has earned the following certifications:[2]
- 1995: State of New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy
- 2010: State of New Hampshire Department of Education, High School Teaching Certification
- 2014: State of New Hampshire Department of Insurance, Insurance Producer License
Lachance is also affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- Elliot Health Systems (Member of the Board of Directors)
- Elliot Health Consulting, LLC (Member of the Board of Directors)
- Brookside Congregational Church, UCC (Covenant member)
- Concerned Veterans for America (Former NH team leader with the "Live Free or Die" chapter)
- Manchester VA Medical Center (Former member of the Patient Centered Care Committee)
- Brookside Congregational Church, UCC (Member of the Board of Trustees for two terms)
Education
Below is an abbreviated outline of Lachance's academic career:[2]
- Trinity High School in Manchester: Diploma
- Hesser College: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in criminal justice
- Southern New Hampshire University: Master of Science (M.S.) in organizational leadership
- Southern New Hampshire University: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in business education
- Southern New Hampshire University: Graduate certificate in human resource management
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lachance served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 41 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 41 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy L. Bradley (D) | 19.5 | 5,217 |
| ✔ |  | Mary Heath (D) | 19.4 | 5,179 |
| ✔ |  | Jacqueline Chretien (D) | 18.6 | 4,979 |
 | Joseph Kelly Levasseur (R) | 15.3 | 4,098 | |
 | Joseph Lachance (R) | 14.1 | 3,761 | |
| Stephen Mathieu (R) | 13.1 | 3,493 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 26,746 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 41 (3 seats)
Incumbent Mary Heath, incumbent Amy L. Bradley, and incumbent Jacqueline Chretien defeated Rebecca Thompson and Mary Smith in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 41 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Heath | 29.7 | 1,179 |
| ✔ | | Amy L. Bradley | 28.1 | 1,116 |
| ✔ | | Jacqueline Chretien | 24.7 | 979 |
| Rebecca Thompson | 9.6 | 383 | ||
| Mary Smith | 7.4 | 295 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 3,970 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 41 (3 seats)
Joseph Lachance and Stephen Mathieu advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 41 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Lachance | 50.8 | 1,239 |
| ✔ | Stephen Mathieu | 44.8 | 1,092 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.4 | 108 | ||
| Total votes: 2,439 | |||
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2021
See also: Manchester School District, New Hampshire, elections (2021)
General election
General election for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent James O'Connell and Peter Argeropoulos defeated William Infantine and incumbent Joseph Lachance in the general election for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James O'Connell (Nonpartisan) | 29.2 | 8,927 |
| ✔ | Peter Argeropoulos (Nonpartisan) | 24.8 | 7,581 | |
 | William Infantine (Nonpartisan) | 23.1 | 7,071 | |
| Joseph Lachance (Nonpartisan) | 22.8 | 6,967 | |
| Total votes: 30,546 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent James O'Connell, Peter Argeropoulos, William Infantine, and incumbent Joseph Lachance defeated Steve Focht in the primary for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large on September 21, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James O'Connell (Nonpartisan) | 29.5 | 4,401 |
| ✔ | Peter Argeropoulos (Nonpartisan) | 24.0 | 3,578 | |
| ✔ | | William Infantine (Nonpartisan) | 20.4 | 3,032 |
| ✔ | | Joseph Lachance (Nonpartisan) | 19.6 | 2,923 |
| Steve Focht (Nonpartisan) | 5.9 | 883 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 77 | ||
| Total votes: 14,894 | |||
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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 43 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy L. Bradley (D) | 19.6 | 7,383 |
| ✔ |  | Christopher Herbert (D) | 18.0 | 6,770 |
| ✔ |  | Benjamin Baroody (D) | 16.5 | 6,230 |
| Joseph Lachance (R) | 16.3 | 6,153 | |
 | Lisa Freeman (R) | 15.8 | 5,965 | |
| Kirk McConville (R) | 13.7 | 5,166 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 37,700 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 (3 seats)
Amy L. Bradley, incumbent Christopher Herbert, and incumbent Benjamin Baroody defeated Marcella Termini in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy L. Bradley | 29.8 | 1,588 |
| ✔ | | Christopher Herbert | 25.4 | 1,353 |
| ✔ | | Benjamin Baroody | 23.3 | 1,245 |
| Marcella Termini | 21.1 | 1,128 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 5,337 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 (3 seats)
Joseph Lachance, Lisa Freeman, and Kirk McConville advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Lachance | 37.9 | 1,492 |
| ✔ | | Lisa Freeman | 34.2 | 1,347 |
| ✔ | Kirk McConville | 27.5 | 1,083 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 3,936 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Elizabeth Moreau (R)
2019
See also: Manchester School District, New Hampshire, elections (2019)
General election
General election for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large (2 seats)
James O'Connell and Joseph Lachance defeated Lara Quiroga and Gene Martin in the general election for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James O'Connell (Nonpartisan) | 28.9 | 7,659 |
| ✔ | | Joseph Lachance (Nonpartisan) | 27.7 | 7,342 |
| Lara Quiroga (Nonpartisan) | 23.1 | 6,124 | ||
 | Gene Martin (Nonpartisan) | 19.9 | 5,269 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 110 | ||
| Total votes: 26,504 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the primary for Manchester Board of School Committee At-large on September 17, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gene Martin (Nonpartisan) | 20.7 | 2,669 |
| ✔ | | James O'Connell (Nonpartisan) | 20.7 | 2,668 |
| ✔ | | Joseph Lachance (Nonpartisan) | 19.0 | 2,449 |
| ✔ | Lara Quiroga (Nonpartisan) | 16.8 | 2,163 | |
 | Carlos Gonzalez (Nonpartisan) | 16.5 | 2,128 | |
| Jason Hodgdon (Nonpartisan) | 5.2 | 671 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 132 | ||
| Total votes: 12,880 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 42 (2 seats)
Jacqueline Chretien and Matt Wilhelm defeated Joseph Lachance and Phillip Harris in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 42 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacqueline Chretien (D) | 32.1 | 5,884 |
| ✔ |  | Matt Wilhelm (D) | 28.3 | 5,200 |
| Joseph Lachance (R) | 20.6 | 3,774 | |
 | Phillip Harris (R) | 18.9 | 3,472 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 18,344 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 42 (2 seats)
Jacqueline Chretien and Matt Wilhelm defeated incumbent Jesse Martineau in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 42 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacqueline Chretien | 47.7 | 2,171 |
| ✔ | | Matt Wilhelm | 31.6 | 1,437 |
| Jesse Martineau | 20.7 | 941 | ||
| Total votes: 4,549 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 42 (2 seats)
Joseph Lachance and Phillip Harris advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 42 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Lachance | 54.7 | 1,208 |
| ✔ | | Phillip Harris | 45.3 | 1,001 |
| Total votes: 2,209 | |||
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2017
All 14 seats on the Manchester School District Board of School Committee in New Hampshire were up for general election on November 7, 2017. Twelve seats were elected by district and the remaining two were elected at large. All 14 incumbents filed to run for re-election. Primary elections for Wards 6 and 12 were held on September 19, 2017.[3]
Incumbents Richard Girard and Nancy Tessier were the only candidates to file to run for the district's two at-large seats and won re-election. In Ward 1, incumbent Sarah S. Ambrogi defeated former candidate Joseph Lachance. Incumbent Debra G. Langton lost to challenger David Scannell for the Ward 2 seat. Incumbent Mary Ngwanda Georges defeated Phillip Harris to retain her Ward 3 seat. Ward 4 incumbent Leslie Want defeated former candidate Mark Flanders. In Ward 5, former board member Kathy Staub was unsuccessful in her challenge against incumbent Lisa M. Freeman to reclaim a seat on the board.[3] Ward 6 incumbent Dan Bergeron defeated challenger Jon DiPietro. They defeated Ernesto Pinder in the primary election.[4][5]
Incumbent Ross Terrio won against challenger Ethan Moorhouse to retain his seat in Ward 7. In Ward 8, former candidate Jimmy Lehoux defeated incumbent Erika Connors. Incumbent Arthur J. Beaudry was the only one to file for the Ward 9 seat and won unnopposed in the election. Ward 10 incumbent John B. Avard defeated newcomer Thomas McGee. In Ward 11, incumbent Katie Desrochers won with 74 percent of the vote against Alexander Avery.[3] Incumbent Constance Van Houten was defeated by newcomer Kelley Anne Thomas. They advanced to the Ward 12 general election after defeating Carlos Gonzalez for the seat.[4][5]
| Manchester School District, Ward 1 General Election, 2-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sarah S. Ambrogi Incumbent |
61.36% | 1,785 |
| Joseph Lachance | 38.33% | 1,115 |
| Write-in votes | 0.31% | 9 |
| Total Votes | 2,909 | |
| Source: Manchester, NH, "Non-Partisan Municipal General Election, November 7, 2017 - Official Results," accessed November 13, 2017 | ||
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 Jeffrey Goley and incumbent Daniel Sullivan defeated incumbent Joseph Lachance and Mark Warden in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 8 general election.[6][7]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 8 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey Goley Incumbent |
29.04% | 2,615 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Sullivan Incumbent |
28.28% | 2,546 | |
| Republican | Joseph Lachance Incumbent | 23.67% | 2,131 | |
| Republican | Mark Warden | 19.01% | 1,712 | |
| Total Votes | 9,004 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jeffrey Goley and incumbent Daniel Sullivan were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 8 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 8 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey Goley Incumbent | |
| Democratic | Daniel Sullivan Incumbent | |
Incumbent Joseph Lachance and Mark Warden defeated Joseph A. Mottola in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 8 Republican primary.[8][9]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 8 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Joseph Lachance Incumbent |
49.92% | 640 | |
| Republican | Mark Warden |
32.14% | 412 | |
| Republican | Joseph A. Mottola | 17.94% | 230 | |
| Total Votes | 1,282 | |||
2015
Opposition
The election in Manchester featured 14 of the 15 seats on the board up for general election on November 3, 2015. The last seat, held by Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas at the time of the election, was elected separately on the ballot. A primary election was held on September 15, 2015, to narrow down the number of candidates to two per seat in each race for the general election. Wards 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 12 held primary elections.
In the at-large race, incumbents Kathy Staub and Nancy Tessier ran against challengers Richard Girard and Joseph Lachance for two seats. Tessier and Girard won the two seats.
Nine board members faced competition in their re-election bids, while another three ran unopposed and won re-election to their seats. The elections in Wards 4 and 5 did not feature any incumbents. Neither Ward 4 member Amy L. Bradley nor Ward 5 member Ted Rokas filed for re-election.
Several rematches from the 2013 election took place, including Ward 2 member Debra G. Langton and challenger Sarah L. Browning, Ward 6 member Dan Bergeron and challenger Bill Hughen, and Ward 12 member Constance Van Houten and challenger Christine Duffley. The Ward 12 race also featured former board member Roger Beauchamp.
Results
| Manchester School District, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Nancy Tessier Incumbent |
33.6% | 9,583 |
| Richard Girard |
25.8% | 7,362 |
| Kathy Staub Incumbent | 23.5% | 6,714 |
| Joseph Lachance | 16.8% | 4,794 |
| Write-in votes | 0.22% | 63 |
| Total Votes | 28,516 | |
| Source: Manchester City Clerk, "Official Election Results," accessed November 4, 2015 | ||
Funding
Lachance reported no contributions or expenditures to the Manchester City Clerk during the election.[10]
Endorsements
Lachance did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
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 Jeffrey Goley and Sean Michael Doyle were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Joseph Lachance and Andre Rosa were unopposed in the Republican primary. Goley, Doyle, Lachance and Rosa will faced in the general election.[11] Incumbent Goley and Lahance defeated Doyle and Rosa in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Goley Incumbent |
28.9% | 2,014 | |
| Republican | Joseph Lachance |
26.3% | 1,834 | |
| Democratic | Sean Michael Doyle | 23.8% | 1,663 | |
| Republican | Andre Rosa | 21% | 1,466 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0% | 2 | |
| Total Votes | 6,979 | |||
2012
Lachance ran for election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 8. Lachance was defeated in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Goley Incumbent |
28.4% | 2,512 | |
| Democratic | Peter Ramsey Incumbent |
27.9% | 2,473 | |
| Republican | Joseph Lachance | 25.4% | 2,248 | |
| Republican | Omer Beaudoin | 18.3% | 1,622 | |
| Total Votes | 8,855 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2021
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2020
Joseph Lachance did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joseph Lachance completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lachance's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
I am running for New Hampshire State Representative because I believe the New Hampshire advantage MUST be protected. I will support responsible improvements to our business tax structure and promote new incentives to bring small and large employers back to The Granite State. A better business climate that encourages economic expansion will create more jobs, more revenue, and ultimately lower the tax burden for all New Hampshire Citizens.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
If elected as your State Representative, I will: --Make fiscally responsible decisions in Concord --Vote against an income or sales tax --Support policy for lower taxes and fees --Reduce the size of government and make it more efficient where possible --Give parents the ability to decide what is best for their child's education --Protect liberty and personal freedom --Uphold and protect both the NH and US Constitutions --Listen to, correspond with, and represent every citizen in my ward the best I can.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I look up to Senator Rand Paul. A great Patriot, family man, and legislator with a grasp of the issues facing the country.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Anything about American History that studies the founding fathers vision for a country we face hundreds of years later. Our founding fathers were very smart when they authored The Constitution and later The Bill of Rights.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honest, caring, compassionate, ability to listen to all sides of the argument, and well thought out decision for voting. The people need to know their elected officials listen, respond, and vote what is best for the people who they represent.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Educated, well rounded in public and private business sector. Former NH State Representative with a proven track record of making tough decisions for the people who elected me to the position. Honest and open communication with the voters. My phone and email are always available.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
You must know the electorate and communicate effectively. Maintain a 100% attendance record for both voting session and committee work. I sat on the Ways and Means Committee in 2015-2016 and was proud to have a superb attendance record. If the people elect me, I promise to put the time and effort for all.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like my children to be able to tell the story of their father serving in the NH Legislature once again representing the people proudly. Great policy and sound economy would be great legacy to leave behind for future generations to expand on.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I remember the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion while in High School and was the first major historical event that hit home for me.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first real job was the US Army Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks Hawaii. One of the best experiences of my life that continues to provide me direction when times get tough.
What happened on your most awkward date?
I was married very young. I did not go on a lot of dates and have nothing really to share.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Fourth of July. United States of America's Birthday and as a former Military man and Patriot, I find this holiday to be the best in my opinion.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The US and NH Constitution along with The Bill of Rights. Im a political geek and find these works amazing.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
I have to admit, I love my TV. News, sports, comedy....What more can I say?
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
In the Air Tonight--Phil Collins
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
I am a disabled Veteran and have pain every day of my life. I deal with it in a positive way.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
24 Senators and 400 Representatives. Very large house that is often slow and difficult to gain consensus.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
It helps, but I for one was elected in 2014 as a "newbie" and learned a lot in a short amount of time. Sometimes people not involved in politics bring great ideas to the table.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Lack of business entering the state, property taxes, education, and our roads and bridges.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Communication, support, and close work with the Governor in order to pass model legislation is important.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, nothing can be done without relationships both in my current party and people not affiliated with it. It is a two way street and we need to get back to legislating and not a scorched earth policy.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Legislative Drawing of lines
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
Former legislator and served on the Ways and Means Committee. I thoroughly enjoyed that committee and would like the same assignment back.
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?
Yes, Committee Chair or whip.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Senator Rand Paul
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No.
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2014
Lachance submitted the following statement to Ballotpedia regarding his political philosophy:[2]
| “ |
I am running for New Hampshire State Representative because we can do much better than the situation we face today. The New Hampshire advantage is at stake for future generations of New Hampshire children. Excessive spending, burdensome regulation, and inability to attract new commerce to New Hampshire is troubling. A solid plan to recruit new business to New Hampshire is critical for our economic future at every level. A better business climate that encourages economic expansion for both current and new industry will create more jobs, more revenue, and will ultimately lower the tax burden to New Hampshire citizens. If elected as your State Representative, I will:
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| —Joseph Lachance, Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on September 24, 2014 | ||
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2016
In 2016, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1.
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Cornerstone Policy Research: 2015-2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on 15 roll call votes in the House and seven roll call votes in the Senate during the 2015-2016 session.
- Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
- New Hampshire Business and Industry Association: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on business legislation.
- New Hampshire Liberty Alliance: 2016 Liberty Rating report card
- Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes."
- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 7 to July 1.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ City of Manchester, "2013 Non-Partisan Municipal Primary Election," accessed September 25, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on September 24, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Office of the City Clerk - Manchester, NH, "Filings for Non-partisan Municipal Election," accessed July 21, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Manchester Ink Link, "Manchester Primary Election results," accessed September 19, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 WMUR 9, "2017 city election results for Manchester, New Hampshire," November 7, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ Manchester City Clerk, "Campaign Finance Reports Filed by Candidate," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Nominations After September 11, 2012 State Primary," accessed October 26, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Manchester Board of School Committee At-large 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Peter Argeropoulos |
| Preceded by Peter Ramsey (D) |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 8 2014-2016 |
Succeeded by Daniel Sullivan (D) |
