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Rick Watrous
Rick H. Watrous (b. September 24, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 16 from 2008 to 2014. Watrous did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Watrous earned his B.A. in communications from Temple University and his M.A. in English Nonfiction Writing from the University of New Hampshire. His professional experience includes working as a media literacy health educator, tour guide, executive director and adjunct instructor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Watrous served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watrous served on this committee:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
Elections
2012
Watrous won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 16. Watrous advanced past the September 11 primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Rick Watrous Incumbent |
100% | 1,674 | |
| Total Votes | 1,674 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Rick Watrous Incumbent |
54.3% | 337 |
| Helen Deloge Incumbent | 45.7% | 284 |
| Total Votes | 621 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Watrous won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 12 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Wallner (D)
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2,526 | |||
| Harold Rice (D)
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2,499 | |||
| Helen Deloge (D)
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2,412 | |||
| Rick Watrous (D)
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2,266 | |||
| Pamela Ean (R) | 1,577 | |||
| John Kalb (R) | 1,408 | |||
| Garret Ean (R) | 1,395 | |||
| Seth Hipple (R) | 1,237 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Watrous won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives by finishing as the fourth-place candidate in the election for the Merrimack 12 District, which sends four representatives to the New Hampshire House. Watrous received 3,010 votes. Other winners from Merrimack 12 were Mary Wallner (D) with 3,670 votes, Harold Rice (D) with 3,482 votes, and Jessie Osborne with 3,310 votes. The losing candidates in the race were John Kalb (R) with 1,924 votes, Pamela Ean (R) with 1,734 votes, Travis Ingram (R) with 1,562 votes, Garret Ean (R) with 1,462 votes, and Elizabeth Hager (write-in) with 591 votes. Additionally, 13 votes went to "others," presumably write-in candidates.[5]
Watrous raised $639 for his campaign in 2008. Other candidates in the District 12 race (with data available) raised the following amounts: Wallner ($550), Rice ($283), Osborne ($1,450), Kalb ($15,170), and P. Ean ($1,252).[6]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 12 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Wallner (D)
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3,670 | |||
| Harold Rice (D)
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3,482 | |||
| Jessie Osborne (D)
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3,310 | |||
| Rick Watrous (D)
|
3,010 | |||
| John Kalb (R) | 1,924 | |||
| Pamela Ean (R) | 1,734 | |||
| Travis Ingram (R) | 1,562 | |||
| Garret Ean (R) | 1,442 | |||
| Elizabeth Hager (write-in) | 591 | |||
| Others | 13 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2014 Legislative Scorecard
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- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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2013
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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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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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Watrous and his wife, Deborah, have two children.[7]
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
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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 Merrimack County- November 4, 2008," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Merrimack District 12 New Hampshire House of Representatives Candidate Funds, 2008
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Watrous," accessed July 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 12 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Paul Henle (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 16 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Helen Deloge (D) |
