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Stephen DeStefano
Stephen DeStefano (b. March 31, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Merrimack 13 District from 1994-1998 and from 2002-2012. DeStefano was a candidate for New Hampshire State Senate, District 16 in 1998 and 2000; he was also the treasurer for the Bow Democratic Committee.
DeStefano is president of Century 21, Circa 72/Century 21, Incorporated. His other professional experiences include manager and president of various other realtor agencies.
DeStefano earned a B.A. from University of Maine in Orono and an M.A. from New Hampshire College.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeStefano served on this committee:
DeStefano previously served on the following committee:
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010, DeStefano won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 13 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Thomas Keane (R)
|
2,551 | |||
| Stephen DeStefano (D)
|
2,376 | |||
| JR Joell (R)
|
2,198 | |||
| Mary Beth Walz (D) | 2,120 | |||
| Jack Finan (R) | 2,109 | |||
| Christopher Andrews (D) | 1,668 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeStefano won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Merrimack County District 13, which sends three representatives to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, by finishing with the highest vote total in the election. DeStefano received 3,476 votes. The other winning candidates from District 13 were Eric Anderson (R) with 3,160 votes and Mary Beth Walz (D) with 2,895 votes. The losing candidates in the race were Thomas Keane (R) with 2,840 votes, Ron Wanner (R) with 2,255 votes, and Susan Koerber (D) with 2,097 votes. Additionally, 7 votes went to "others," who were presumably write-in candidates.[3]
DeStefano raised $1,650 for his campaign in 2008. Other candidates in the District 13 race (with data available) raised the following amounts: Anderson ($250), Walz ($2,379), and Keane ($350).[4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stephen DeStefano (D)
|
3,476 | |||
| Eric Anderson (R)
|
3,160 | |||
| Mary Beth Walz (D)
|
2,895 | |||
| Thomas Keane (R) | 2,840 | |||
| Ron Wanner (R) | 2,255 | |||
| Susan Koerber (D) | 2,097 | |||
| Others | 7 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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DeStefano and his wife, Ellen, have three children; Casey, Allison, and Kimberly.[5]
Recent news
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External links
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 13 New Hampshire House of Representatives Candidate Funds, 2008
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeStefano
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 13 1994–1998 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 13 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by June M. Frazer (D) |
