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Stephen Malone
Stephen Malone (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Cheshire 15. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Malone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 15
Incumbent Bruce Tatro defeated Stephen Malone in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bruce Tatro (D) | 57.2 | 3,579 |
Stephen Malone (R)  | 42.8 | 2,674 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 6,254 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 15
Incumbent Bruce Tatro advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 15 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bruce Tatro | 100.0 | 1,216 |
| Total votes: 1,216 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 15
Stephen Malone advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Cheshire 15 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephen Malone | 100.0 | 607 | |
| Total votes: 607 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stephen Malone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Malone's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. No sales or income tax. 2. Support the Second Amendment. 3.Fight the Drug Crisis.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education and employment opportunities. We must prepare our youth for the world in front of them, as well as afford them the ability to do the same for the next generations.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My late Father. He was a true leader who cared for his community almost as much as his family .he led and guided his children by example.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Being a man of his word.honesty, leadership.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
To listen to and respond to my constituents, to give them honest and respectful answers, especially when the answers are not what they want to hear. Constituant seevice., to act on what is best for my district, balanced with what is best for New Hampshire. One of service
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Honesty ,being a person of their word.
What legacy would you like to leave?
One of service to the residents of Cheshire 15, Cheshire County, and the State of New Hampshire.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The death of President John F.Kennedy.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
A paper route at age 11. I had it for about 3 years.
What happened on your most awkward date?
Having my car break down in front of her house,and knocking on the door asking to make a phone call..
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas, the gift of watching others opening their gifts.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Robert Caro biographys of Lyndon B.Johnson. the series demonstrates his leadership.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Tom Sawyer.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My family mementos. They remind me of who I am, and how I became that person and my dog, Walker, who shows unconditional love every day.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Little Nash Rambler
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Smoking
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The size of the upper and lower houses..
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Education challenges, together with retaining or youth.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
One which allows free and uninhibited communication and allows for negotiations.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, it is essential..Solutions must be encompass all residents of the State of New Hampshire.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
One which is blind to party registration.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Local Government
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
. A Late New York State Senator Norman J.Levy
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Yes, a late New York State Senator, Norman J. Levy .
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No.
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?
Yes, I have heard too many stories from parents who have lost children to the drug crisis, and of children who are still fighting addiction.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
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