Seamas Oscalaidhe
Seamas Oscalaidhe was a 2017 Republican special election candidate for Carroll 6 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He was defeated in the Republican primary by Matthew Plache.
Elections
2017
A special election for the position of New Hampshire House of Representatives District Carroll 6 was called for May 23, 2017. A primary election was held on April 4, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 10, 2017.
The seat became vacant after Harold Parker (R) resigned to join Governor Chris Sununu's administration.[1]
Edith DesMarais ran unopposed in the special Democratic primary. Matthew Plache defeated Seamas Oscalaidhe in the special Republican primary.[2][3] DesMarais defeated Plache in the special election.[4] Donald Trump won this district by seven points in 2016.
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Carroll 6, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
51.8% | 811 | |
Republican | Matthew Plache | 48.2% | 755 | |
Total Votes | 1,566 | |||
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State |
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 6
- New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2017
- New Hampshire State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ unionleader.com, "Dan Tuohy's Granite Status: Right-to-Work showdown creates unique dynamics," February 15, 2017
- ↑ Union Leader, "McLean, Morin to square off for vacant House District 44 seat," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "CARROLL COUNTY DISTRICT NO. 6," accessed March 9, 2017
- ↑ WMUR, "NH House special elections: Democrat pulls off upset in Wolfeboro, Republican wins Hillsborough County seat," May 23, 2017