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Keith Cobbett
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Keith Cobbett (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 1. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Cobbett 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 1 (2 seats)
Incumbent Jim Fedolfi and incumbent Marjorie Porter defeated incumbent Richard McNamara and Keith Cobbett in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Fedolfi (R) | 32.8 | 1,745 |
| ✔ | Marjorie Porter (D) | 31.5 | 1,676 | |
| Richard McNamara (D) | 28.8 | 1,536 | ||
 | Keith Cobbett (L)  | 6.9 | 365 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 5,327 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 (2 seats)
Incumbent Marjorie Porter and incumbent Richard McNamara advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Marjorie Porter | 58.5 | 665 | |
| ✔ | Richard McNamara | 41.5 | 472 | |
| Total votes: 1,137 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 (2 seats)
Incumbent Jim Fedolfi advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Fedolfi | 100.0 | 585 |
| Total votes: 585 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 (2 seats)
Keith Cobbett advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 1 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Cobbett | 100.0 | 18 |
| Total votes: 18 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Keith Cobbett participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on October 5, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Keith Cobbett's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Protecting the rights of gun owners. Helping with the opioid crisis but voting in favor of legalizing cannabis. |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Cannabis legislation is important to me. My brother died from a heroin overdoes in 2011. I have a unique position and I feel that cannabis can help with the opioid crisis. With cannabis legalized, we can model other States like Colorado and copy their successes and bring them to New Hampshire.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Keith Cobbett answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | First and foremost I admire my father. He is a Marine Vietnam Vet. He has shown me strength and courage through his continued battles with the effects of Agent Orange.[3] | ” |
| “ | I study and devote a fair amount of time to researching the US Constitution. I believe that the books related to that, including "The Debate on the Constitution" is a dry, but informative read. I also enjoy the books written by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano. He is very smart and institutive. Always does his research. KrisAnne Hall is another individual I listen to.[3] | ” |
| “ | Honesty and integrity. An elected official needs to understand that they work for the people and not themselves.[3] | ” |
| “ | As a small business owner, I know how to negotiate. I know how to listen to individuals. I can get things done.[3] | ” |
| “ | Doing what is right for their constituents. People have to work, so they intrust government to be run by officials that will have their best interests in mind.[3] | ” |
| “ | I would like people to say that I was instrumental in lowering property taxes for all the home owners in the State.[3] | ” |
| “ | The most memorable one was the Challenger disaster. I was watching it on tv while in elementary school. I was 11 at the time.[3] | ” |
| “ | My first job was working for an environmental consulting firm. I was there a total of 3 years. I learned of the horrors that pollution, and polluting for profit, can do to the environment.[3] | ” |
| “ | My most awkward date has to be the time I went on a date with a woman and she only wanted to talk about her last boyfriend. For 2 hours we sat at dinner sipping wine. She confessed that this date wasn't going to go anywhere as she could only concentrate on him. So, I consoled her, spoke to her and we are still friends to this day.[3] | ” |
| “ | I love Halloween. It is a time when people can joke around, dress up and be a little more outgoing than normal. They can full relax and have a good time.[3] | ” |
| “ | The Count of Monte Cristo. The writing of the book was fantastic. The story line was even better. I found it captivating and couldn't put it down.[3] | ” |
| “ | Batman. Because who wouldn't want to be a billionaire that helps people?[3] | ” |
| “ | My cats. I love my cats. They are great companions when you need them.[3] | ” |
| “ | Broken Halos by Chris Stapleton[3] | ” |
| “ | I tend to help people too much. I have a "saving people" complex. Sometimes this has put me tight financial situations. In turn, I was required to work harder and more effectively to dig myself out of holes.[3] | ” |
| “ | The individuality of our house, as opposed to our senate, means that we have more contact with the constituents of the State. Having the 3rd largest governing body is the reason why.[3] | ” |
| “ | No. The original purpose of government, and governing officials, was these individuals were supposed to be regular people. Government was not meant to be a full time career. Being 80 and in office for the past 50-60 years, I believe you lose touch with what it's like to earn your keep.[3] | ” |
| “ | The upcoming property tax issues will end up hurting this State is we don't find a solution soon. Cutting spending would be the first priority in my opinion.[3] | ” |
| “ | I feel the governor should listen to what the representatives are saying. Don't listen to the big money funding his/her campaign. He/She works for the people of the State, not the corporations. As representatives and senators of a State, we would have the closet ties to the people.[3] | ” |
| “ | Definitely. If you don't have a bond and/or trust relationship with individuals you work with, it is merely impossible to see different perspectives. Open communication is a necessity.[3] | ” |
| “ | Redistricting should be based on town sizes and done fairly. Straight lines, or as straight as possible, should be utilized. Entire cities/towns should be included in a district unless otherwise impossible to do so.[3] | ” |
| “ | Being a retired State Correctional Officer, I would stay away from that aspect. However, being a small business owner in the IT field and having a background in environmental consulting, I would like to get involved with either those two.[3] | ” |
| “ | I would consider a more advanced role in a party if the opportunity presented itself. Being a self proclaimed introvert, it is difficult for me sometimes to speak out. So, I think something on a technology committee or behind the scenes type role would suit me just fine.[3] | ” |
| “ | Ron Paul[3] | ” |
| “ | Not at this time. I am concentrating on my State Representative race.[3] | ” |
| “ | The stories I keep hearing time and time again are the taxes. Nobody can afford to live anymore. The tax rate is killing this State's residents. It's time for a solution.[3] | ” |
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Keith Cobbett's responses," October 5, 2018
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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