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New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2013
From Ballotpedia
Six special elections were scheduled for the New Hampshire State Legislature in 2013. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough Districts 9, 14, 31 and 35, Strafford District 6 and Sullivan District 4.
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
February 19, 2013
| ☑ New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough District 31 | |
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| Rep-elect Stacie Laughton (D), the state's first openly transgender lawmaker, resigned her seat after it came out that she committed several felonies under the name of Barry Charles Laughton Jr.[4] A special election to fill the seat took place on February 19, 2013. Candidates had until December 28, 2012 to file.[5]
Laughton attempted to run in the special election, but was disqualified on January 2, 2013. As this left one Democrat (Pam Brown) and one Republican (Elizabeth Van Twuyver) in the running, the general election was moved up from April 9 to February 19, which Brown won.[6][5]
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March 19, 2013
| ☑ New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough District 9 | |
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Rep. Robert B. Thompson (D) resigned his position due to residency issues after moving to Florida the same month he was elected. A special election to fill the vacancy was held on March 19, 2013, which William O'Neil won.[7][8][9]
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June 4, 2013
| ☑New Hampshire House of Representatives Sullivan District 4 | |
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Thomas Donovan (D) resigned due to his health on February 20, 2013.[10] A special election was initially called for July 23, with a primary June 4. Because only one candidate filed from each party, the special election was held on June 4 instead, which Joe Osgood won. Candidates had until April 12 to file certified nomination papers with the Secretary of State.[11][12][13]
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September 17, 2013
| ☑New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough District 14 | |
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In January 2013, Rep. Patrick Garrity (D) resigned because he moved out of the district. A special election was called for September 17. The filing period for candidates ran from July 29 to August 5.[14][15][16]
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November 5, 2013
| ☑New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough District 35 | |
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Rep. Roland LaPlante (D) resigned in February 2013 citing health concerns. A special election was called concurrent with the November 5 municipal elections, with a primary on September 17. The filing period for candidates ran from July 29 to August 5.[17][18][19]
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December 17, 2013
| ☑ New Hampshire House of Representatives Sixth Strafford District | |
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Rep. Phil Ginsburg (D) resigned after he moved out of the district. A special election was initially called for February 4, 2014, with a primary on December 17, 2013. Because only one candidate from each party filed, however, the special election was held on December 17. Candidates had until October 22 to file certified nomination papers with the Town Clerk.[20][21]
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See also
- State legislative special elections, 2013
- New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2012
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2012
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2010
- New Hampshire State Legislature
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)
- ↑ Boston.com, " Special election requested to replace lawmaker," December 19, 2012
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, " Special Election," accessed December 21, 2012
- ↑ Nashua Patch, "Laughton Told She's Not Eligible, Drops Out of Special Election," January 2, 2013. accessed January 2, 2013
- ↑ Union Leader, "From Fla., Rep.-elect Thompson says he plans to resign the seat," November 28, 2012
- ↑ Union Leader, "Council approves special election for Manchester Ward 2 House seat," January 16, 2013
- ↑ unionleader.com, "Bill O'Neil wins Manchester 's Ward 2 special House election," March 19, 2013
- ↑ Concord Monitor, "2 Democrats resign from N.H. House, citing health and other reasons," February 20, 2013
- ↑ unionleader.com, "Filing period for special election for Claremont House seat opens today," April 7, 2013
- ↑ sos.nh.gov, "New Hampshire Secretary of State," accessed April 15, 2013
- ↑ vnews.com, "Osgood Wins Claremont Seat," June 5, 2013
- ↑ unionleader.com, "Two step up to run for Ward 7 state representative," April 24, 2013
- ↑ sos.nh.gov, "Special Election - Hillsborough District 14," accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ nhpr.org, "Gatsas, Arnold Win Manchester Primary, Will Face Off For Mayor," September 17, 2013
- ↑ sos.nh.gov, "Special Election - Hillsborough District 35," accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ nashua.patch.com, "Unofficial Results for Ward 8: Andrade by Three Votes," September 17, 2013
- ↑ nashuatelegraph.com, " Mangipudi wins special rep. race; five incumbents lose; Ward 3 alderman race to be recounted," November 5, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ fosters.com, "Merrill files for state rep special election," October 24, 2013
- ↑ Silo Breaker, "Merrill wins special election for N.H. House," December 18, 2013 (dead link)
