Stephen Palmer (New Hampshire)
- This article is about the New Hampshire state representative. For the 2014 Massachusetts state House candidate, see Stephen Palmer (Massachusetts).
Stephen J. Palmer (b. October 30, 1942) was a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 23 from 2008 to 2014. Palmer did not seek re-election in 2014.
Palmer served as a delegate to the Republican Party Convention in 1996.
Biography
Palmer graduated from Cromwell High School. His professional experience includes working as a senior elected technician for Vicor Corp from 1995 to 2008, and a test engineer for Lockheed Sanders from 1969 to 1993. Palmer served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1969.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Palmer served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment and Agriculture |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Palmer served on this committee:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment and Agriculture, Clerk |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Stephen Palmer (New Hampshire) endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2012
Palmer won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 23. Palmer advanced past the September 11 primary and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Robert Willette Incumbent |
15.1% | 3,789 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Heden |
13.3% | 3,326 | |
| Republican | Shawn Sweeney |
12.7% | 3,187 | |
| Republican | Stephen Palmer Incumbent |
12.4% | 3,099 | |
| Republican | Andrew Seale | 12.2% | 3,048 | |
| Democratic | Andy Hughes | 12% | 2,997 | |
| Democratic | Roger Tilton | 11.4% | 2,845 | |
| Democratic | Herb Salmon | 11% | 2,748 | |
| Total Votes | 25,039 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Robert Willette Incumbent |
27.1% | 876 |
| Stephen Palmer Incumbent |
21.6% | 698 |
| Shawn Sweeney |
19.5% | 629 |
| Andrew Seale |
18.4% | 594 |
| Conrad Koch, Jr. | 13.4% | 433 |
| Total Votes | 3,230 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Palmer was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 6 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Willette (R)
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5,536 | |||
| Stephen Stepanek (R)
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5,519 | |||
| Robert Rowe (R)
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5,433 | |||
| William Belvin (R)
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5,409 | |||
| Gary Daniels (R)
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5,385 | |||
| Peter Hansen (R)
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5,222 | |||
| Sean Coughlin (R)
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4,680 | |||
| Stephen Palmer (R)
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4,665 | |||
| Shannon Chandley (D) | 3,924 | |||
| Ruth Heden (D) | 3,490 | |||
| John McDermott (D) | 3,061 | |||
| Nicole Chininis (D) | 2,951 | |||
| Callen Maynard (D) | 2,709 | |||
| John Shonle (D) | 2,543 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Palmer was elected by finishing eighth in the Hillsborough 6 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives taking one of the eight potential seats there. Palmer (5,612) finished behind Cynthia Dokmo (7,123), and Robert Rowe (6,630), Peter Bergin (6,531), Gary Daniels (6,415), Robert Willette (6,403), William Belvin (6,091), and Shannon Chandley (5,730). He was followed by Michael Sroka (5,199), Peter Stearns (4,814), Nan Stearns (4,751), Milli Knudsen (4,701), John Bernard Mendolusky (4,219), Len Gerzon (4,216), Roger Tilton (3,905), David Micciche (3,681), Peter Hansen (2,805) and others (47) who were presumably write-ins.[6]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough District 6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cynthia Dokmo (R)
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7,123 | |||
| Robert Rowe (R)
|
6,630 | |||
| Peter Bergin (R)
|
6,531 | |||
| Gary Daniels (R)
|
6,415 | |||
| Robert Willette (R)
|
6,403 | |||
| William Belvin (R)
|
6,091 | |||
| Shannon Chandley (D)
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5,730 | |||
| Stephen Palmer (R)
|
5,612 | |||
| Michael Sroka (R) | 5,199 | |||
| Peter Stearns (D) | 4,814 | |||
| Nan Stearns (D) | 4,751 | |||
| Milli Knudsen (D) | 4,701 | |||
| John Bernard Mendolusky (D) | 4,219 | |||
| Len Gerzon (D) | 4,216 | |||
| Roger Tilton (D) | 3,905 | |||
| David Micciche (D) | 3,681 | |||
| Peter Hansen (I) | 2,805 | |||
| Others | 47 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 2 to July 1.
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2012
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In 2012, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 4 through June 27.
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2011
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In 2011, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 5 through July 1.
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Personal
Palmer and his wife, Antoinette, have one child; Michael.[7]
Recent news
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ The Page, "Santorum Scores More Granite State Support," January 2, 2012
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ 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 - November 4, 2008," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Palmer," accessed July 29, 2014
