Joe Osgood
Philip "Joe" Osgood is a former Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Sullivan 4 from a special election on June 4, 2013, to 2014.
He was a 2014 Republican candidate for Sullivan 10 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Osgood served in the House previously, representing Sullivan 4 from 2005 (following a special election win) to 2012.
Biography
Osgood's professional experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Osgood served on the following committee:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Ways and Means |
Campaign themes
2013 special election
Osgood's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "New Hampshire is responsible for the cost of a basic and equal education for all children K through 12 even if some communities have to offset poorer communities. This is a State responsibility not an individual community one."
Respect of our founders
- Excerpt: "Dedicated to the true meaning of the constitution and the importance to acknowledge the reference to God in the Declaration of Independence. That we are endowed by our Creator with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Life
- Excerpt: "Dedicated to protect the right to life. My convictions regarding the sanctity of life have always been clear and consistent. Life begins at conception."
Right to bear arms
- Excerpt: "Dedicated to our second amendment rights. Our founding fathers wanted to guarantee our God given liberties. They wanted us to be able to defend ourselves and that is why they gave us the second amendment."
Taxes and economy
- Excerpt: "Taxes are necessary to run government. The size of government is controllable. Keeping government small is important to keep taxes as low as possible. This will stimulate the economy and create jobs."
Elections
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 John Cloutier (D-Sullivan 10) was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Joe Osgood (R-Sullivan 4) was unopposed in the Republican primary. Cloutier and Osgood faced off in the general election.[3] Cloutier defeated Osgood in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Cloutier Incumbent |
55.1% | 2,041 | |
| Republican | Joe Osgood Incumbent | 44.9% | 1,662 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0.1% | 2 | |
| Total Votes | 3,705 | |||
2013
Osgood won election in the special election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Sullivan District 4. The seat was vacant following Thomas Donovan's (D) resignnation due to his health on February 20, 2013.[5] Osgood defeated Larry Converse (D) in the special election, which took place on June 4.[6][7][8]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Sullivan District 4, Special Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Joe Osgood |
56.7% | 322 | |
| Democratic | Larry Converse | 43.3% | 246 | |
| Total Votes | 568 | |||
2012
Osgood ran in the 2012 election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 5.[9] Osgood defeated Cynthia Coolidge Howard in the September 11th Republican primary election and was defeated by David Pierce (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Pierce |
64.1% | 17,719 | |
| Republican | Joe Osgood | 35.9% | 9,940 | |
| Total Votes | 27,659 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joe Osgood |
73.2% | 1,692 |
| Cynthia Coolidge Howard | 26.8% | 618 |
| Total Votes | 2,310 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Osgood won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[12][13]
Osgood advanced past the September 14 primary election. He faced incumbent John Cloutier (D), incumbent Raymond Gagnon (D), Larry Converse (D), Joshua Hansen (D), Matthew Baird-Torney (D), Paul LaCasse (R), Marie Lozito (R), Steve Picano (R) and Charlene Lovett (R) in the November 2 general election.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Sullivan 4 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Philip Osgood (R)
|
2,500 | |||
| Charlene Lovett (R)
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2,023 | |||
| Paul LaCasse (R)
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2,020 | |||
| John Cloutier (D)
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1,934 | |||
| Raymond Gagnon (D)
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1,899 | |||
| Steve Picano (R) | 1,782 | |||
| Marie Lozito (R) | 1,754 | |||
| Larry Converse (D) | 1,495 | |||
| Joshua Hansen (D) | 1,463 | |||
| Matthew Baird-Torney (D) | 1,365 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Osgood finished second for the five-seat Sullivan 4 District in New Hampshire receiving 3,380 votes, behind Democrat Thomas Donovan (3,591), ahead of Democrats John Cloutier (3,257), Raymond Gagnon (3,196), Sandra Harris (3,185), Larry Converse (2,602), and Republicans Victor Bergeron (2,889), Chris Vinci (2,518), Ken Hall (2,427) and Ernest Bridge Jr. (1,735), and Others (11).[14]
Osgood raised $1,726 toward his campaign.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Sullivan 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Donovan (D)
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3,591 | |||
| Philip Osgood (R)
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3,380 | |||
| John Cloutier (D)
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3,257 | |||
| Raymond Gagnon (D)
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3,196 | |||
| Sandra Harris (D)
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3,185 | |||
| Victor Bergeron | 2,889 | |||
| Larry Converse | 2,602 | |||
| Chris Vinci | 2,518 | |||
| Ken Hall | 2,427 | |||
| Ernest Bridge Jr. | 1,735 | |||
| Others | 11 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
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- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 4 through June 27.
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2011
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In 2011, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 5 through July 1.
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Personal
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Osgood and his wife, Elaine, have three children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Osgood," accessed July 29, 2014
- ↑ joeosgood.com, Official campaign website," accessed July 29, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ vnews.com, "Osgood Wins Claremont Seat," June 5, 2013
- ↑ sos.nh.gov, "Official special election results," accessed November 18, 2013
- ↑ WMUR Political Scoop "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State General Election Results- November 4, 2008," accessed May 16, 2014
