Sylvia Larsen
Sylvia B. Larsen (b. July 14, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire State Senate, representing District 15 from 1994 to 2014. A former Senate Democratic Leader and President of the Senate, Larsen also served as Minority Leader. Larsen did not seek re-election in 2014.
Larsen was Councilor-at-Large for the City of Concord from 1989 to 1998.
Biography
Larsen earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1972. Her professional experience includes working as an Administrative Assistant for the Wisconsin State Senate from 1972 to 1979, Legislative Liaison for Governor Hugh Gallen from 1979 to 1981, public relations consultant for the New Hampshire DD Council, and president of Bancroft Products, Incorporated. From 1980 to 1982, she worked for Council World Affairs. She also worked as Program Director/Member of the New Hampshire Historical Society in 1979 and from 1981 to 1989. She served on the New Hampshire Disability Council and the New Hampshire Council on World Affairs from 1981 to 1989.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Larsen served on the following committees:
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| • Capital Budget, Vice Chair |
| • Finance |
Elections
2012
Larsen won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 15. Larsen ran unopposed in the September 11th Democratic primary election and defeated Lydia Dube Harman (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Sylvia Larsen Incumbent |
69.8% | 19,385 | |
| Republican | Lydia Dube Harman | 30.2% | 8,382 | |
| Total Votes | 27,767 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Larsen won election to the New Hampshire State Senate. She faced no opposition in the September 14 primary and defeated Chris Wood in the general election.[3][4]
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 15 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sylvia Larsen (D)
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12,069 | |||
| Chris Wood (R) | 7,496 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sylvia Larsen won the election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 15 with 17,881 votes.
Larsen raised $98,269 for her campaign.[5]
| New Hampshire State Senate, District 15 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sylvia Larsen (D)
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17,881 | |||
| MacNeil (R) | 8,625 | |||
| Others | 14 | |||
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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
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- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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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
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Larsen and her husband, Robert, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New Hampshire State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State "2012 General Election Candidates," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed May 16, 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire State Senate District 15 1994–2014 |
Succeeded by Dan Feltes (D) |
