Peter Bixby
2022 - Present
2026
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Peter Bixby (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford 13. He assumed office on December 7, 2022. His current term ends on December 2, 2026.
Bixby (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Strafford 13. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Bixby completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Peter Bixby was born in Bar Harbor, Maine. He earned a B.A. from Yale University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington. Bixby's career experience includes working as a parent, a public and private school teacher, an editor for an internet company, and a freelance writer.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bixby was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Bixby was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Bixby was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment and Agriculture Committee, Vice chair
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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• Environment and Agriculture |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bixby served on the following committees:
New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Environment and Agriculture |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Bixby served on the following committees:
New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Environment and Agriculture |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13
Incumbent Peter Bixby defeated Daniel Furman in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby (D) ![]() | 53.8 | 1,568 |
![]() | Daniel Furman (R) | 46.2 | 1,345 |
Total votes: 2,913 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13
Incumbent Peter Bixby advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby ![]() | 99.5 | 441 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 2 |
Total votes: 443 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13
Daniel Furman advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Daniel Furman | 99.7 | 350 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1 |
Total votes: 351 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13
Incumbent Peter Bixby defeated Renee Blaisdell in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby (D) | 57.7 | 1,321 |
Renee Blaisdell (R) | 42.1 | 964 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 |
Total votes: 2,288 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13
Incumbent Peter Bixby advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby | 100.0 | 351 |
Total votes: 351 | ||||
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2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Susan Treleaven (D) | 20.6 | 3,391 | |
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby (D) | 18.9 | 3,117 |
✔ | ![]() | Kenneth Vincent (D) | 18.6 | 3,063 |
Michael Castaldo (R) | 15.1 | 2,490 | ||
Edwina Hastings (R) | 14.0 | 2,311 | ||
Simon Allie (R) | 12.7 | 2,083 |
Total votes: 16,455 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Susan Treleaven, incumbent Peter Bixby, and incumbent Kenneth Vincent advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Susan Treleaven | 37.3 | 1,128 | |
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby | 31.7 | 957 |
✔ | ![]() | Kenneth Vincent | 30.6 | 925 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 13 |
Total votes: 3,023 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 (3 seats)
Edwina Hastings, Michael Castaldo, and Simon Allie advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Edwina Hastings | 79.0 | 700 | |
✔ | Michael Castaldo (Write-in) | 9.6 | 85 | |
✔ | Simon Allie (Write-in) | 9.1 | 81 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 20 |
Total votes: 886 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Susan Treleaven, incumbent Peter Bixby, and incumbent Kenneth Vincent defeated Michael Castaldo in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Susan Treleaven (D) | 27.8 | 2,637 | |
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby (D) ![]() | 26.1 | 2,476 |
✔ | ![]() | Kenneth Vincent (D) | 24.8 | 2,353 |
Michael Castaldo (R) | 21.3 | 2,026 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 9 |
Total votes: 9,501 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 (3 seats)
Incumbent Susan Treleaven, incumbent Peter Bixby, and incumbent Kenneth Vincent advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Susan Treleaven | 37.9 | 859 | |
✔ | ![]() | Peter Bixby ![]() | 31.6 | 715 |
✔ | ![]() | Kenneth Vincent | 30.5 | 690 |
Total votes: 2,264 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 (3 seats)
Michael Castaldo advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Michael Castaldo | 100.0 | 507 |
Total votes: 507 | ||||
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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 Catherine Cheney (R) did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Peter Bixby, incumbent Susan Treleaven, and Kenneth Vincent defeated Michael Castaldo and Simon Allie in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 17 general election.[3][4]
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
21.85% | 2,646 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
22.06% | 2,671 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
20.60% | 2,494 | |
Republican | Michael Castaldo | 19.13% | 2,317 | |
Republican | Simon Allie | 16.36% | 1,981 | |
Total Votes | 12,109 | |||
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State |
Incumbent Peter Bixby, incumbent Susan Treleaven, and Kenneth Vincent were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 17 Democratic primary.[5][6]
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Michael Castaldo ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 17 Republican primary.[5][6]
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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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 Peter Bixby and Domenick Cama were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Donald Andolina, Catherine Cheney and Joe Fraser defeated Harrison deBree in the Republican primary. Sherri Basso (D) was removed from the ballot following her death. Bixby, Cama, write-in candidate Susan Treleaven (D), Andolina, Cheney and Fraser faced off in the general election.[7] Bixby (D), Treleaven (D), and Cheney (R) defeated Cama (D), Fraser (R), and Andolina (R) in the general election.[8]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
19% | 1,858 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
18.3% | 1,791 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
17.4% | 1,703 | |
Republican | Joe Fraser | 15.5% | 1,518 | |
Democratic | Domenick Cama | 15% | 1,469 | |
Republican | Donald Andolina | 14.6% | 1,429 | |
NA | Scatter | 0% | 2 | |
Total Votes | 9,770 |
2012
Bixby won election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Strafford 17. Bixby advanced past the September 11 primary and won election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
Campaign themes
2024
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|In my work at the State House, I have found that my experience as an educator, scholar, writer, editor, and parent provides me with skills I frequently apply to my legislative duties: listening, research, analysis of complex issues, clear writing, and the capacity to reach effective consensus.
I raise a large portion of our food in our garden and orchard and am the primary family cook. I also make necessary repairs and renovations on our hundred-twenty-year-old house. Before my children left for college, I was the at-home parent. Before my parents passed away, I also spent a lot of time providing logistical and living support for them. I grew up in Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and received my B.A. from Yale University and my M.A. and Ph.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington. I have taught in public and private schools, worked as an editor for an internet company, tutored for a SAT prep company and done freelance editing and tutoring.
My wife Jessica teaches biological sciences at UNH. One of my children is a Junior at Oberlin College, and the other recently graduated from Reed College and is now working as a chemist.- Good government is thrifty, not stingy. The state should have sufficient revenues to provide robust support for local public schools, provide strong protection for the environment, ensure that we have effective, efficient health care system, make sure that commerce is fair for all, and maintain state infrastructure for the benefit of businesses and residents. At the same time, we have to recognize those services best provided by the private sector and make sure that state monies are used wisely.
- A healthy, sound environment is critical for the well-being of the state. Solid waste, chemical contamination, habitat loss, and the effects of climate change all present challenges to our citizens, farms, businesses, and communities.
We need to create effective regulations for potential pollutants to protect our citizens and communities. Good solutions can be created that are both business-friendly and protective of the environment.
We also need to provide assistance to communities and farms that are harmed by the increasing number of extreme weather events. - Public education is critical to our state's well-being. Article 83 of our state constitution starts as follows: "Knowledge and learning, generally diffused through a community, being essential to the preservation of a free government; and spreading the opportunities and advantages of education through the various parts of the country, being highly conducive to promote this end...." The Constitution goes on to list the many ways that the state should support education. In short, all aspects of civil society, from business and commerce to the arts and wise government by the people all depend on a well educated population. We need a school funding solution that provides excellent education to all towns and cities.
Having diverse, trusting relationships helps promote practical compromise.
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2022
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2020
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2018
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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Fair funding for public education Affordable health care for all State support for infrastructure
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Environment and Agriculture: I grow a lot of my family's food, so I am familiar with issues facing New Hampshire's small farmers and growers, and having worked on the Environment and Agriculture committee, I am proud of the work we do to help New Hampshire agriculture and protect our natural environment.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
New Hampshire Constitution, Part II, Article 83.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Seek pragmatic solutions that will benefit all citizens of the state, and foster a civil society.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is very important to have good, collegial relationships with other legislators regardless of party. Most of the work we do in committee is non-partisan, and having respect for other legislators makes it possible to work together productively.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
An independent commission which uses a computer running a mathematically based algorithm consistent with the Constitution's districting requirements to recommend to the legislature a districting map to be voted on.
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
I serve on Environment and Agriculture because I am a strong supporter of the local food movement and feel strongly about protecting our natural environment.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I am currently deputy ranking member of my committee.
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 29.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 26.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24.
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In 2013, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 2 to July 1.
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2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ The General Court of New Hampshire, "Representative Peter Bixby (D)," accessed May 26, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 16, 2024
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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 Primary Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
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New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 13 2022-Present |
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New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 17 2012-2022 |
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