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Linn Opderbecke
Linn Opderbecke (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford 15. Opderbecke assumed office in 2016. Opderbecke left office on December 1, 2020.
Opderbecke (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Strafford 15. Opderbecke won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Opderbecke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Opderbecke 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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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
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
2020
Linn Opderbecke did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15
Incumbent Linn Opderbecke defeated Collin Coppinger in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linn Opderbecke (D)  | 58.8 | 1,686 | |
 | Collin Coppinger (R) | 41.2 | 1,183 | |
| Total votes: 2,869 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15
Incumbent Linn Opderbecke advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linn Opderbecke | 100.0 | 663 | |
| Total votes: 663 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15
Collin Coppinger advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Collin Coppinger | 100.0 | 351 |
| Total votes: 351 | |||
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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 Janice Gardner (D) did not seek re-election.
Linn Opderbecke defeated John Colford in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 15 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linn Opderbecke |
57.06% | 1,770 | |
| Republican | John Colford | 42.94% | 1,332 | |
| Total Votes | 3,102 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Linn Opderbecke ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 15 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Linn Opderbecke (unopposed) | |
John Colford ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 15 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Colford (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Linn Opderbecke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Opderbecke's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Strengthening our public education system K-12 and post secondary education as well. Increase funding for mental health and substance abuse intervention. Have the state pay it's fair share without increasing local property taxes.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Increasing state revenue without increasing local property taxes. We live in a state with many wealthy people, and a state with many working class poor and retired people on fixed incomes. We must find a way to increase the amount those with incomes over $150,000/year pay to the state, in order to meet our increasing needs in education, infrastructure improvement, mental health and substance abuse programs.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
We need to be collegial and responsive to our constituents. We must do what is best for our state, not what is best for our political parties.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am honest, conscientious, hard working and well informed. I try to look at all sides of the issues. I am compassionate and sensitive to issues that effect the people who are often not heard.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To represent their constituents, to do what we hope is best for our state in the long run, to vote our conscience, and to show up.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Republicans in general try to keep spending as low as possible regardless of the issue. Democrats try to be responsible fiscally, while responding to the critical needs of our state.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
It may be helpful, but not absolutely necessary.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Increasing revenue in a way that does not increase local property taxes.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, definitely! We need to always better understand where those who see things differently are coming from.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Nonpartisan group using computer generated models.
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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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 2 through June 30.
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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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In 2016, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1.
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 15
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2016
- New Hampshire State Legislature
External links
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
