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Randall Clark
Randall Clark (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on September 10, 2024.
Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Randall Clark was born in Denver, Colorado. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in 1988, a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1998, and law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2002. His career experience includes working as an attorney and professor. [1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Democratic primary)
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
Maggie Goodlander defeated Lily Williams in the general election for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Maggie Goodlander (D) | 52.9 | 211,641 |
 | Lily Williams (R)  | 47.0 | 187,810 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 367 | ||
| Total votes: 399,818 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sterling Sykes (Independent)
- Ryan Donnelly (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
Maggie Goodlander defeated Colin Van Ostern in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maggie Goodlander | 63.7 | 42,960 |
 | Colin Van Ostern | 36.1 | 24,342 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 67,462 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Neenos (D)
- Annie Kuster (D)
- Becky Whitley (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lily Williams | 35.6 | 22,040 |
 | Vikram Mansharamani | 26.7 | 16,565 | |
 | Bill Hamlen | 15.9 | 9,860 | |
 | Paul Wagner | 3.8 | 2,329 | |
 | Casey Crane | 3.3 | 2,046 | |
 | Randall Clark | 3.0 | 1,866 | |
| William Harvey | 2.8 | 1,743 | ||
 | Jay Mercer | 2.5 | 1,573 | |
 | Jason Riddle | 1.4 | 869 | |
 | Robert D'Arcy | 1.2 | 714 | |
 | Michael Callis | 1.0 | 632 | |
 | Tom Alciere | 1.0 | 623 | |
 | Gerard Beloin | 0.9 | 552 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 533 | ||
| Total votes: 61,945 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Kilbane (R)
- Hillary Seeger (R)
- Robin Ng (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Clark in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Randall Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clark's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Campaign website
Clark’s campaign website stated the following:
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STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE We must restore America's strength on the world stage by prioritizing a powerful national defense, unwavering support for our allies, and a firm stance against our adversaries. Weakness in Congress is putting our future generations at risk, compromising our leadership and security in an increasingly uncertain world. It's time to reclaim our position as a global leader and protect our nation's interests with unwavering resolve and determination.
I am an advocate for tax policies that reduce the burden on individuals and businesses, sparking economic growth and job creation. I will fight to cut unnecessary government regulations that stifle business innovation and economic expansion. By providing vital resources and support to small businesses, we can ensure a thriving business environment, which is the backbone of our economy. I stand firmly against inflation-driving socialist policies and reckless deficit spending that hurt our families and small businesses. I am committed to ensuring a stable and predictable economic future. With a focus on free market principles, I aim to create a business-friendly climate that encourages investment, entrepreneurship, and high-quality jobs, bringing prosperity to New Hampshire.
I believe in a common-sense approach to securing our borders and reforming our immigration system. Our current border situation is a disaster, posing a grave threat to national security and igniting a humanitarian crisis. America, as a “shining city on a hill,” has prospered from the talents and aspirations of immigrants, but we must ensure that our immigration laws are respected. By investing in our border patrol with cutting-edge security technologies, streamlining the legal entry process, and intensifying our fight against drug cartel operations, we can protect our families, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that America remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for those who seek to join us legally.
I believe in an “all-of-the-above” energy policy that promotes innovation and ensures energy independence and global competitiveness. Congress should foster a dynamic energy-production economy, developing all sources—renewable and non-renewable—without picking winners and losers. It can do so with prudent deregulation (especially of nuclear power), simplification of expensive interstate permitting, and termination of market-distorting subsidies. Cheaper energy combats inflation, leads to wealth creation, and supports national security. The federal government needs to step aside to let the energy industry produce prosperity and independence.
I am committed to putting parents back in control of their children's education, expanding school choice, and enhancing the quality of our educational system. With New Hampshire Republicans making significant strides through the Education Freedom Accounts program and boasting some of the top literacy rates in the country, education and curriculum should remain matters for the states. As your representative, I will focus on combating government overreach and the weaponization of federal influence in our children's education. I will stand against divisive ideologies and promote a rigorous and well-rounded secondary education for every student who seeks it. I will address national education priorities by ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of federal education funds.
From American’s beginning, New Hampshire, has been a hub of invention and innovation. Our state has a proud history of contributing to technological progress and industrial growth. I believe that a competitive and innovative private sector is key to driving progress. I support removing unnecessary federal regulations, lowering federal taxes, and promoting investment in research and development, to encourage our state’s continued development of prosperity-bringing innovation. [2] |
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| —Randall Clark’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 22, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Randall Clark for NH, “Issues,” accessed August 27, 2024
