New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2011
In 2011, four special elections were held for the New Hampshire General Court. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the New Hampshire House of Representatives--Hillsborough District 3, Hillsborough District 4, Strafford District 3, and Rockingham District 14.
How vacancies are filled
If there is a vacancy in the New Hampshire General Court, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The governor and executive council must call a special election within 21 days of receiving proof of a vacancy or a request that a vacancy be filled.[1][2][3]
See sources: New Hampshire Cons. Part II, Articles 16 and 34 and New Hampshire Rev. Stat. Ann. § 661:8
Special elections
May 17, 2011
☑ New Hampshire House Hillsborough District 4 | |
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Robert Mead (R) resigned after serving a single day to accept a position as Chief of Staff for House Speaker William O'Brien. A special election was held on May 17, 2011, to select a replacement.[4]
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August 9, 2011
☑ New Hampshire House, Strafford 3 | |
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Martin Harty (R) resigned after telling a constituent that the disabled should be shipped to Siberia. The constituent responded that this sounded like a position Hitler might take. Harty, 91, said that he agreed with Hitler on the issue. After the ensuing controversy, Harty said he only made the comments in jest.[6] A special election primary was set for June 7, and a special general election was held August 9.[7][8]
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September 6, 2011
☑ New Hampshire House, Rockingham 14 | |
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Gary Wheaton (R) resigned after being arrested for driving without a license.[10] Candidates Kevin Janvrin (R) and Ryan Mahoney (D) advanced past the July 5 primary. The special general election was held on September 6.[11][12]
General election candidates:
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September 20, 2011
☑ New Hampshire House, Hillsborough 3 | |
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Robert Huxley (R) resigned in early May, citing personal and financial reasons. A special election was called for September 20, 2011. Since only two candidates filed, no primary was necessary.[13][14]
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ State of New Hampshire, "State Constitution-House of Representatives," accessed February 10, 2021 (Sections 12 and 16)
- ↑ State of New Hampshire, "State Constitution-Senate," accessed February 10, 2021 (Section 34)
- ↑ New Hampshire General Court, "Title LXIII: Elections," accessed February 10, 2021 (Title LXIII, Chapter 661:8)
- ↑ The Cabinet, "Meet state rep candidate Daler on Feb. 20," February 10, 2011
- ↑ Nashua Telegraph, "Democrat Daler sweeps 5 towns in special District 4 election" May 18, 2011
- ↑ WMUR, "Lawmaker Resigns Over Comment About Shipping Disabled To Siberia," March 14, 2011
- ↑ Foster's Daily Democrat, "Candidates line up for District 3 seat," May 5, 2011
- ↑ NH Secretary of State, Strafford County District No. 3 Special Election, accessed August 10, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Union Leader, "Democrat wins special House election," August 9, 2011
- ↑ Seacoastonline.com, "District 14 special election needed to replace Wheaton," April 12, 2011
- ↑ New Hampshire Department of State, "Special election to replace state rep in September," July 5, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Union Leader, "GOP candidate Janvrin takes Rockingham special election," September 6, 2011
- ↑ Ledger-Transcript, "Election to fill seat of GOP Rep. Huxley," May 3, 2011
- ↑ New Hampshire Elections Division," accessed May 26, 2011