Ruth Larson

Ruth Larson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Belknap 7. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Ruth Larson was born in the District of Columbia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Antioch College in 1971. She earned a J.D. from Rutgers Law School in 1975. Larson's career experience includes working as an attorney. She has been affiliated with the Alton Business Association, the Tri-Town Democrats of Barnstead, Gilmanton, and Alton; the Loon Preservation Committee, the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, the NH Lakes Association, the NH Humanities Council, and with New Hampshire Public Radio.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Peter Varney (R)	21.9	4,159
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Comtois (R)	21.2	4,031
✔		Paul Terry (R)	21.1	4,019
	Submit photo	Ruth Larson (D)	13.4	2,547
	Submit photo	Susan Church Stevens (D)	11.2	2,130
	Submit photo	Stephanie Vuolo (D)	11.2	2,124
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	8

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,018
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 (3 seats)

Ruth Larson, Susan Church Stevens, and Stephanie Vuolo defeated Alan Glassman in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ruth Larson	53.6	640
✔	Submit photo	Susan Church Stevens	35.0	418
✔	Submit photo	Stephanie Vuolo (Write-in)	9.1	109
	Submit photo	Alan Glassman (Write-in)	1.3	15
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	13

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,195
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 (3 seats)

Incumbent Paul Terry, incumbent Peter Varney, and incumbent Barbara Comtois defeated Brianna Weller in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Terry	29.5	1,100
✔		Peter Varney	29.2	1,089
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Comtois	27.1	1,009
	Submit photo	Brianna Weller	13.5	503
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	27

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,728
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Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 6

Incumbent James Gray defeated Ruth Larson in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Gray (R)	55.7	13,167
	Submit photo	Ruth Larson (D)	44.2	10,434
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	20

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,621
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 6

Ruth Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 6 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ruth Larson	98.9	2,419
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	28

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,447
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 6

Incumbent James Gray advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 6 on September 13, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	James Gray	98.7	4,569
	Other/Write-in votes	1.3	61

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,630
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2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Incumbent Raymond Howard defeated Ruth Larson in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raymond Howard (R)	61.1	5,441
	Submit photo	Ruth Larson (D)	38.9	3,463

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,904
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Ruth Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ruth Larson	99.8	1,031
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	2

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,033
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Incumbent Raymond Howard advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raymond Howard	99.5	1,730
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	9

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,739
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2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Incumbent Raymond Howard defeated Ruth Larson in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raymond Howard (R)	58.5	3,670
	Submit photo	Ruth Larson (D)	41.5	2,600
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,271
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Ruth Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ruth Larson	100.0	907

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 907
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Incumbent Raymond Howard advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raymond Howard	100.0	1,081

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,081
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Ruth Larson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Ruth Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Larson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I live in Alton with my husband and dog, and I spent my first years of retirement hiking and kayaking and generally just enjoying the beautiful Lakes region. Then I became increasingly interested in local and state politics. After spending many hours over the last few years researching issues at the county and state level, and writing letters to the editor, I finally decided to take an even more active role in working towards the policies I advocated. In 2018 I ran for NH State Representative, and even though I lost that election, I thought I would try again in 2020.

It seems that many people are tired of the divisiveness we see at the national level, which seeps down into state and local politics also. It is my hope to bring a civil tone to the discourse and to listen to all points of view. Ultimately, we are all in this together.

My primary goal is to make New Hampshire a place where young people want to stay, and young families want to settle. That means health care, and affordable housing, and good schools in every part of the state, and protections for the environment. It also means support for LGBTQ rights, and women's reproductive rights. And to make liberty and justice for all a reality,

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I view children as a key to NH's future, and any policy that is good for children is good for New Hampshire.
We need to roll back the toxic political atmosphere that has dominated our politics in the past few years, and come together as neighbors and fellow citizens.
I will work to make this state a better place for working families, not just those at the top.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public education, voting rights, women's reproductive rights, protection of the environment, LGBTQ rights, reduction of income inequality, good health care for all, an end to gerrymandering, increased fairness in our tax system, compassionate treatment of persons with mental problems and substance abuse disorders.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Ken Burns documentary movie about the Central Park Five was an extraordinary film showing a rush to judgment about young men accused of a terrible crime. It not only showed how very wrong so many people were about the case, it also showed that years later, after DNA evidence had exonerated the men, and a different man had confessed to the crime, some people within the criminal justice system were so vested in their prior thinking that they refused to accept the objective evidence and acknowledge that they had been wrong.

I hope that I will never be so blind to the facts or so tied to a point of view that I cannot learn from evidence showing the flaws in my reasoning and admit a mistake.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am hard-working and honest.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy of trust, as someone whose word could be counted on and who would listen to anyone, regardless of political affiliation or background, and who would always put the good of the community above anything else in reaching a decision.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

At the age of 14, I went to the 1963 March on Washington with my mother, and heard Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. The event was profoundly moving, and made a huge impact on me. The recent death of John Lewis, the last surviving speaker at the march, brought it all back to me and renewed my inspiration.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

While watching Gilmore Girls recently, and hearing Lorelai sing "I Will Always Love You", I went back to the original song, written and recorded by Dolly Parton. The song was not actually about a romance, but was Dolly Parton's farewell to her longtime singing partner, Porter Wagoner. I can't stop hearing it.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have struggled with public speaking. The first time I appeared in court as a lawyer, I was very nervous, my voice was breaking, and the judge could barely hear me. Over time, with a lot of practice, I started to overcome my natural shyness, and eventually became more comfortable speaking in public. Now, whenever I watch people at a public meeting or hearing stumble over their words, I can relate to them, and think "I've been there. Don't worry. It will get better".

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The greatest challenge facing NH is the aging of its population, together with the current difficulties in getting young people to stay in the state and in attracting young families to relocate here. Improvements to the public education system, access to good health care, affordable housing, and better protection of the environment are all things I would work for to meet this challenge.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I favor having an independent redistricting commission to study ways to eliminate gerrymandering and to make the districts fairer to all voters. Ideally, the commission would recommend changes that could be implemented that all parties could or should support, based more on geography and population trends than party registration numbers..

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A woman in my district who had fostered many children over the years and who had devoted her life to helping others was never involved in politics and had never voted. I got to know her and her children fairly well, and I listened to her stories, often heartbreaking, of working with so many children in need. In 2018, she ended up registering to vote so that she could vote for me. I do not believe that she followed my positions on issues at all; to her, I was simply someone who listened to her and appreciated what she did for others. Her decision to register to vote and to vote for me were as high an honor as I could imagine, and will continue to inspire me.

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Ruth Larson campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7	Lost general	$9,965	$0
2022	New Hampshire State Senate District 6	Lost general	$0	$0
2020	New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8	Lost general	$8,205	N/A**
2018	New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8	Lost general	$7,915	N/A**
Grand total			$26,085	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Robert Lynn (R)

Charles McMahon (R)

Daniel Popovici-Muller (R)

Rockingham 18

Debra DeSimone (R)

Jay Markell (R)

Rockingham 19

Susan Porcelli (R)

Rockingham 2

Jason Osborne (R)

James Spillane (R)

Kevin Verville (R)

Rockingham 20

Robert Harb (R)

Charles Melvin (R)

James Summers (R)

Rockingham 21

Jennifer Mandelbaum (D)

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Kate Murray (D)

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Jim Maggiore (D)

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Jaci Grote (D)

Dennis Malloy (D)

Rockingham 25

Lorie Ball (R)

Tanya Donnelly (R)

John Janigian (R)

Dennis Mannion (R)

Valerie McDonnell (R)

Joe Sweeney (R)

John Sytek (R)

Susan Vandecasteele (R)

Rockingham 26

Buzz Scherr (D)

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Gerry Ward (D)

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Carrie Sorensen (D)

Rockingham 29

Nicholas Bridle (R)

Michael Edgar (D)

Chris Muns (D)

Erica de Vries (D)

Rockingham 3

Mary Ford (R)

Rockingham 30

Aboul Khan (R)

Matt Sabourin (R)

Rockingham 31

Jess Edwards (R)

Terry Roy (R)

Rockingham 32

Melissa Litchfield (R)

Rockingham 33

Alexis Simpson (D)

Rockingham 34

Mark Pearson (R)

Rockingham 35

Julius Soti (R)

Rockingham 36

J D Bernardy (R)

Rockingham 37

James Meuse (D)

Rockingham 38

Peggy Balboni (D)

Rockingham 39

Ned Raynolds (D)

Rockingham 4

Cindy Bennett (R)

Mike Drago (R)

Brian Nadeau (R)

Rockingham 40

Linda McGrath (R)

Rockingham 5

Mark Vallone (D)

Michael Vose (R)

Rockingham 6

Eric Turer (D)

Rockingham 7

Laurence Miner (R)

Rockingham 8

Sayra DeVito (R)

Rockingham 9

Donald Selby (R)

Vicki Wilson (R)

Strafford 1

Susan DeLemus (R)

Robley Hall (R)

Strafford 10

Wayne Burton (D)

Timothy Horrigan (D)

Loren Selig (D)

Marjorie Smith (D)

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Erik Johnson (D)

Tom Southworth (D)

Janet Wall (D)

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Billie Butler (D)

Myles England (D)

Wayne Pearson (D)

John Joseph Stone (D)

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Peter Bixby (D)

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Peter Schmidt (D)

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Alice Wade (D)

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Gary Gilmore (D)

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Jessica LaMontagne (D)

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Michael Harrington (R)

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John Larochelle (D)

Kelley Potenza (R)

David Walker (R)

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Glenn Bailey (R)

Claudine Burnham (R)

Michael Granger (R)

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Allan Howland (D)

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Luz Bay (D)

Seth Miller (D)

Geoff Smith (D)

Strafford 3

Susan DeRoy (R)

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Heath Howard (D)

Cassandra Levesque (D)

Len Turcotte (R)

Strafford 5

Thomas Kaczynski (R)

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Denise DeDe-Poulin (R)

Strafford 7

Aidan Ankarberg (I)

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Samuel Farrington (R)

Strafford 9

Amy Malone (D)

Sullivan 1

Brian Sullivan (D)

Sullivan 2

William Palmer (D)

Sullivan 3

Skip Rollins (R)

Steven Smith (R)

Walter Spilsbury (R)

Sullivan 4

Judy Aron (R)

Sullivan 5

George Grant (R)

Sullivan 6

John Cloutier (D)

Dale Girard (D)

Wayne Hemingway (R)

Sullivan 7

Margaret Drye (R)

Sullivan 8

Michael Aron (R)

Hope Damon (D)

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Independent (1)

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Ruth Larson

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 (3 seats)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 (3 seats)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 7 (3 seats)

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2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 6

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 6

Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 6

2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

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Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 8

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2020

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