Leah Plunkett

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Leah Plunkett

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September 8, 2020

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Leah Plunkett (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire Executive Council to represent District 2. She lost in the Democratic primary on September 8, 2020.

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Biography

Leah Plunkett earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Elections

2020

See also: New Hampshire Executive Council election, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2

Cinde Warmington defeated Jim Beard in the general election for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cinde Warmington (D)	54.4	79,414
	Submit photo	Jim Beard (R)	45.5	66,406
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	106

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 145,926
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cinde Warmington	27.3	9,207
		Leah Plunkett	24.8	8,356
		Emmett Soldati	20.7	6,986
		Craig Thompson	12.4	4,194
	Submit photo	Jay Surdukowski	8.1	2,738
	Submit photo	John Shea	6.5	2,185
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	38

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,704
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2

Jim Beard defeated Stewart Levenson in the Republican primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jim Beard	52.8	10,393
	Submit photo	Stewart Levenson	46.8	9,212
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	72

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,677
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Leah Plunkett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Plunkett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Leah Plunkett is a legal educator, on leave from UNH Franklin Pierce Law School for this academic year to visit at Harvard Law School, she often finds herself reprising this same role.She has served for over a decade on the Boards of Trustees for organizations like Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and the ACLU. Plunkett is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School. She recently published her first book, "Sharenthood: Why We Should Think Before We Talk about Our Kids Online" (MIT Press). She lives in Concord with her husband, two children, and dog, Kermit. Leah has been endorsed by thePlanned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund, and the National Education Association.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Stand firm on confirming only judges who support reproductive health care rights

• Advocate for state agencies that work for kids and working families

• Ensure that state spending protects the health and well-being of Granite Staters

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In this race, we are proud to be the most progressive of the viable candidates in the field. Our campaign has shown on the ground what kind of Executive Councilor I will be by educating and engaging folks in District 2 through a series of educational events, Facebook Lives, petitions, letters, and so on. We need someone in this seat who is not only going to advocate for the issues important to young people in the Granite State, but also someone who shares their lived experience. As a young mother of two kids, we bring this perspective, and have the best chance of making it to the chambers to advance this agenda.

Leah has demonstrated proven progressive courage through her board service on Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and the ACLU. She has stood up and spoke out to make real, proven change even when it was unpopular. With Leah, it's an important combination: a proven skill set, plus the perspective of a young working mom of two.

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