Russ Hodgkins
Russ Hodgkins (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 34. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hodgkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Russ Hodgkins was born in Quincy, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 2009. He graduated from Quincy High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980. His career experience includes working as a pilot. He has been affiliated with Eastern Slopes Aviation Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, and Civil Air Patrol.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Stephanie Grund (D) ![]() | 18.8 | 4,209 |
✔ | ![]() | Daniel Veilleux (D) ![]() | 18.0 | 4,025 |
✔ | Daniel LeClerc (D) | 17.8 | 3,979 | |
![]() | Russ Hodgkins (R) ![]() | 15.5 | 3,484 | |
Diane Layton (R) | 15.5 | 3,478 | ||
![]() | Terry Reiber (R) ![]() | 14.5 | 3,240 |
Total votes: 22,415 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)
Stephanie Grund, incumbent Daniel Veilleux, and incumbent Daniel LeClerc advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Stephanie Grund ![]() | 35.3 | 1,226 |
✔ | ![]() | Daniel Veilleux ![]() | 32.9 | 1,144 |
✔ | Daniel LeClerc | 31.5 | 1,094 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 11 |
Total votes: 3,475 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)
Russ Hodgkins, Diane Layton, and Terry Reiber defeated Rolf Vanbibber in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Russ Hodgkins ![]() | 32.8 | 1,126 |
✔ | Diane Layton | 30.5 | 1,047 | |
✔ | ![]() | Terry Reiber ![]() | 27.3 | 938 |
Rolf Vanbibber | 8.7 | 299 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 28 |
Total votes: 3,438 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Hodgkins signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jennifer Morton (D) | 19.3 | 3,550 |
✔ | ![]() | Daniel Veilleux (D) | 18.6 | 3,418 |
✔ | Daniel LeClerc (D) | 18.2 | 3,353 | |
![]() | James O'Mara Jr. (R) | 15.4 | 2,831 | |
Pamela Coughlin (R) | 15.0 | 2,757 | ||
![]() | Russ Hodgkins (R) ![]() | 13.6 | 2,502 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 |
Total votes: 18,414 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)
Jennifer Morton, incumbent Daniel Veilleux, and Daniel LeClerc advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jennifer Morton | 35.7 | 798 |
✔ | ![]() | Daniel Veilleux | 33.3 | 745 |
✔ | Daniel LeClerc | 30.5 | 682 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 10 |
Total votes: 2,235 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)
James O'Mara Jr., Pamela Coughlin, and Russ Hodgkins advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | James O'Mara Jr. | 36.7 | 889 |
✔ | Pamela Coughlin | 33.3 | 807 | |
✔ | ![]() | Russ Hodgkins ![]() | 29.5 | 714 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 10 |
Total votes: 2,420 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Russ Hodgkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hodgkins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- No sanctuary cities in New Hampshire.
- No late term abortions in New Hampshire.
- No tax increases. No state sales or income taxes.
1. A statement of what the proposed law is supposed to do, with clear, measurable outcomes.
2. A statement of the costs of the proposed law, in terms of both money and manpower.
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2022
Russ Hodgkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hodgkins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|Born and grew up in Quincy, Mass. After graduating from Quincy High School, attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in 1980. Became Air Force pilot and spent 29 years on active duty. Combat veteran, served in Operation DESERT STORM and flew 116 combat missions in the EF-111 aircraft. Served in the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Upon his retirement from the Air Force, moved to Amherst in 2009.
Married to wife Donni for 37 years. Has two adult sons, who are also Air Force pilots, and one grandson.- I am a fiscal conservative. The key to keeping taxes low is to keep spending low. I support right-to-work.
- You know what is best for your family. I am pro-family, pro-school choice, and pro-life.
- I support veterans.
1. A statement of what the proposed law is supposed to do, with clear, measurable outcomes.
2. A statement of the costs of the proposed law, in terms of both money and manpower.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 16, 2024