Kate Michaels
Kate Michaels (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Rockingham 15. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
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Biography
Kate Michaels attended Johns Hopkins University and earned a B.F.A. from NYU in film and television in 1987. She also earned a master's degree in clinical social work from NYU in 2006. Her professional experience includes working as a small business owner, workshop leader, and clinical social worker. Her organizational affiliations include the National Association of Social Workers.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 15
Charles Melvin Sr. defeated Kate Michaels in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Melvin Sr. (R) | 52.4 | 1,031 | |
 | Kate Michaels (D)  | 47.6 | 936 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 1,968 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 15
Kate Michaels advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 15 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kate Michaels | 100.0 | 268 |
| Total votes: 268 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 15
Charles Melvin Sr. defeated Paul Szot and James Summers in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 15 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Melvin Sr. | 47.7 | 189 | |
| Paul Szot | 35.1 | 139 | ||
| James Summers | 17.2 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 396 | |||
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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 Mary Allen defeated Kate Michaels in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 15 general election.[2][3]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Rockingham 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mary Allen Incumbent |
57.05% | 1,441 | |
| Democratic | Kate Michaels | 42.95% | 1,085 | |
| Total Votes | 2,526 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Kate Michaels ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 15 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Rockingham 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kate Michaels (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mary Allen defeated Charles Melvin Sr. in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 15 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Rockingham 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mary Allen Incumbent |
56.27% | 202 | |
| Republican | Charles Melvin Sr. | 43.73% | 157 | |
| Total Votes | 359 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kate Michaels completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Michaels' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
To prevent inequitable downshifting of taxes onto Newton taxpayers and end this vicious cycle, thus protecting our property values, schools, and stabilizing property taxes so people can afford to stay in Newton and thrive. Included in this is the need to deal with NH budget's structural deficit. We can't have the programs we need if we don't have the funding. We can't keep the people we need if we inequitably raise property taxes on those who can least afford it. We have to balance the budget and come up with innovative solutions to maximize income in the general fund. General health and wellness of the community members- this is a lens through which I regard many issues. This includes the opioid epidemic, families health and well being (supporting family leave act), dealing with the fact that NH has the highest rate of pediatric cancer in the Nation-(as well as breast and bladder in adults). From this we see the crucial importance of advocating to ensure our natural resources are safe- our water, environment, so we are safe. I am appalled by corruption and conflict of interest in government and want transparency in Concord, including an audit of the Sec. of State, as well as supporting & developing measures to ensure the public integrity, end corruption and the purchase of our democracy by "special interest groups" and out of state super pacs ("big money"). The only special interest group I care about is YOU, the people of Newton and NH. Time for a government "of the people and for the people" again.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
As a clinical social worker, there are many public policy issues I feel passionately about. This includes our children's well being and education-it is in all our enlightened self-interests to understand the importance of education- including early development and interventions that pave the way for success on every level down the road (and ultimately save money). In addition, we need to keep families in NH and encourage new families to come given our aging population and rate of young people leaving the state. This is an issues which, when addressed properly will be win-win for everyone. In addition, one of my areas of expertise as a therapist, was in addiction, trauma and mental illness. We must continue to find innovative solutions to help those suffering from addiction , as well as preventing future generations from this terrible burden- and there are low-cost early interventions with good records that can be implemented.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, Caring, Intelligence, Flexibility, Innovation, Being able to research issues deeply, Availability, Hard Work, and most importantly being there to serve YOU, not themselves or just a small group. If elected I will support all my constituents because when we work together we can do wonderful things.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Integrity, Expertise (from clinical social work career- including being skilled in conflict resolution and mediation), Caring, Fiscal Responsibility (always asking "how much does this cost and who is paying for it?"), Availability, Innovation, Ability to work together with others, across the aisle, intelligence, open-minded (all voices matter).
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Integrity, Keeping an open line of communication with the town (this is collaborative in some sense b/c I am representing Newton),
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would love to make NH & Newton thrive, and be a part of making NH a beacon as we move into the future, in a sometimes overwhelming world, of what a great state gov't can look like when we work together to serve the PEOPLE we represent. When this happens, we can achieve great things. I've seen incredible healing happen in my years working with individuals and groups to empower them to be the best they can be- and I know we can do this here in the NH State House.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The earlielst event I remember was watching the moon walk :-) on TV in 1969 (Apollo 11)- I was 4 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was working for ABC's TV show "The American Sportsman". I worked there over the summer when I was either 15 or 16 years old. It was an amazing experience!
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| “ | What is your political philosophy?
That we are people before political parties and we need to make our great Nation a country "of the people for the people" once again.[6] |
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| —Kate Michaels[1] | ||
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 15, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
