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New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 22
New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 22 was a district in the New Hampshire state legislature that was renamed or eliminated during redistricting in the state after the 2020 census. It was last represented by Thomas Kaczynski Jr. (R). Click here for more information.
After the 2020 Census, New Hampshire state representatives represented an average of 3,443 residents. After the 2010 Census, New Hampshire state representatives represented an average of 3,226 residents.
District map
This map displays the boundaries as of the last election conducted for this district.
Redistricting
This district was renamed or eliminated during redistricting after the 2020 census.
2020 redistricting cycle
On March 23, 2022, Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed a new state house map into law. On May 6, Sununu signed a new state senate map into law. These maps took effect for New Hampshire's 2022 elections.
On Jan. 5, 2022, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 186-168 to approve the state House map.[1] On Feb. 16, the New Hampshire State Senate voted 14-10 to approve the map.[1] On Feb. 16, the New Hampshire State Senate voted 14-10 to approve the map.[1]
On Feb. 16, the state Senate voted 14-10 to approve the state Senate map. On April 21, the House voted 172-149 to approve the map.[2]
How does redistricting in New Hampshire work? In New Hampshire, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[3]
State law requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous, and maintain the boundaries of towns, wards, or unincorporated places." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[3]
New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22
until December 6, 2022
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Elections
2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic)
Thomas Kaczynski Jr. defeated incumbent Peg Higgins in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomas Kaczynski Jr. (R) | 51.4 | 2,591 | |
| Peg Higgins (D) | 48.6 | 2,449 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 5,044 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic)
Incumbent Peg Higgins advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peg Higgins | 99.5 | 840 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 844 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic)
Thomas Kaczynski Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomas Kaczynski Jr. | 98.9 | 725 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 733 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic)
Peg Higgins defeated incumbent Thomas Kaczynski Jr. in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peg Higgins (D) | 53.1 | 1,926 | |
| Thomas Kaczynski Jr. (R) | 46.8 | 1,697 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 3,624 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic)
Peg Higgins defeated Shawn Mickelonis in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peg Higgins | 82.3 | 581 | |
| Shawn Mickelonis | 17.7 | 125 | ||
| Total votes: 706 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic)
Incumbent Thomas Kaczynski Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomas Kaczynski Jr. | 100.0 | 521 | |
| Total votes: 521 | |||
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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 Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. defeated Rose Marie Rogers in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 22 general election.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 22 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. Incumbent |
52.12% | 2,249 | |
| Democratic | Rose Marie Rogers | 47.88% | 2,066 | |
| Total Votes | 4,315 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Rose Marie Rogers ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 22 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rose Marie Rogers (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 22 Republican primary.[6][7]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 22 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Rose Marie Rogers was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rogers and Kaczynski faced off in the general election.[8] Kaczynski defeated Rogers in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas L. Kaczynski, Jr. |
50.8% | 1,457 | |
| Democratic | Rose Marie Rogers Incumbent | 49% | 1,405 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0.1% | 4 | |
| Total Votes | 2,866 | |||
2012
Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 11, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 15, 2012. Rose Marie Rogers (D) defeated incumbent Fred Leonard (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 11 primary elections.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rose Marie Rogers |
54.2% | 2,316 | |
| Republican | Fred Leonard Incumbent | 45.8% | 1,960 | |
| Total Votes | 4,276 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2012 to 2020, candidates for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) raised a total of $2,601. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $260 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 22 (Historic) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2020 | $543 | 1 | $543 |
| 2018 | $2,058 | 2 | $1,029 |
| 2016 | $0 | 2 | $0 |
| 2014 | $0 | 3 | $0 |
| 2012 | $0 | 2 | $0 |
| Total | $2,601 | 10 | $260 |
See also
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire State Senate
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New Hampshire General Court, "HB50," accessed February 16, 2022
- ↑ New Hampshire General Court, "SB240," accessed February 16, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 All About Redistricting, "New Hampshire," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ 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, "2012 General Election Results," accessed December 6, 2013
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed December 6, 2013
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed December 6, 2013
