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Last election

November 6, 2018

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Todd Bedard (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Rockingham 4. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Bedard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 4 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 4 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Chris True (R)
 
12.6
 
4,416
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12.5
 
4,371
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Becky Owens (R)
 
12.1
 
4,236
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Jason Osborne (R)
 
11.7
 
4,093
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Tony Piemonte (R)
 
11.3
 
3,948
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Cynthia Herman (D)
 
8.4
 
2,934
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Todd Bedard (D) Candidate Connection
 
8.1
 
2,834
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Patrick McLaughlin (D)
 
8.0
 
2,784
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Stephen D'Angelo (D)
 
7.7
 
2,698
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Benjamin Geiger (D) Candidate Connection
 
7.5
 
2,622
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0.0
 
4

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Total votes: 34,940
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 4 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 4 on September 11, 2018.

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Cynthia Herman
 
21.7
 
892
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Patrick McLaughlin
 
17.6
 
724
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16.7
 
686
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Benjamin Geiger Candidate Connection
 
14.8
 
610
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Stephen D'Angelo
 
14.6
 
601
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Russell Norman
 
14.5
 
596

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,109
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 4 (5 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 4 on September 11, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Chris True
 
19.6
 
1,348
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Jess Edwards Candidate Connection
 
18.1
 
1,249
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Jason Osborne
 
17.4
 
1,198
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Becky Owens
 
13.6
 
937
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Tony Piemonte
 
13.2
 
910
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James Devine
 
9.9
 
683
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David Smiley
 
8.2
 
564

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,889
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Todd Bedard participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 25, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Todd Bedard's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ My top three priorities would be:

1) Breaking the cycle of partisanship between the two parties. I would work with the Democrats and Republicans to support ideas and policies that work for the majority. 2) Properly fund all levels of education in NH in order to provide opportunities for all. 3) Continue the work that has been done to battle the opioid crisis in NH.[2][3]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ The two areas of public policy that are close to my heart are education reform and labor issues.

We do not place enough emphasis on Education in NH. Our students and teachers deserve better, but must also be held to a higher standard so the system can excel. Organized labor is not a four letter word. Unions can work within budgets, establish professional interactions, and streamline a bloated government system, but we need to work together to do that.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]

”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Todd Bedard answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ From a political standpoint I see John Lynch as the model of Governing. He stepped back when needed, provided leadership on a quiet, but constant basis, and led NH without controversy. I remember a specific time years ago when I met him and another high level politician at an event in Manchester. Gov. Lynch walked around the room with one aide by his side and introduced himself to everyone. He never seemed rushed and made you feel like you mattered. The un-named politician walked in the room with 4 or 5 people surrounding him, loudly motioned to Gov. Lynch and walked straight towards him, interrupting a conversation. Gov Lynch finished his conversation, and then met with the loudmouth former Mayor, all with a smile on his face.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ The most important characteristic for an elected official to have is the ability to remove themselves from the situation and see the viewpoints of others.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I have patience and the ability to not let my ego get in the way of a decision.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ The core responsibility for any elected official is to balance representing their constituents with letting their personal principles guide their vote.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ I would like people to say that I stepped up and offered to help, rather than complain that everyone else that was doing it, was doing it wrong.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ My first odds and ends job was mowing lawns in the neighborhood, and at the campground that we stayed at on weekends. My first paycheck job was at Vista Foods on Valley St. in Manchester. I worked in the bakery.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ My favorite holiday is Christmas. My family is scattered and we don't often see each other. During Christmas we all get together, just enjoy each others company, and relive old times.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ My favorite book is ""Team of Rivals"". It is a book outlining how Abraham Lincoln deftly, and sometimes heavy handedly, held this country together during the civil war.[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ It is often been a struggle for me to find time to do all the things that I would like to do. I often find myself stretching my time too thin.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ I think that when state legislators have experience they can navigate the waters of governing more so than a newly elected member may be able to, but once a new member gets up to speed with the assistance of leadership and others it all evens out.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ I think NH is going to struggle with its identity. Years ago, NH was chosen as the destination for Free Staters. We have more politicians moving to NH just to try to change out state. Couple that with the normal influx of people from Massachusetts and other states, I believe its becoming more difficult for NH to be NH.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ A Governor should have a working, but respectful relationship with the legislative body, otherwise he or she will have a difficult time pushing their agenda through.[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ It is extremely helpful to have relationship on both sides of the aisle. I believe that most people agree on most issues, it is generally the third rail issues that bring out the disagreements between both sides. A working relationship with other legislators allows you find to the common ground that is needed to pass bills and actually represent your constituents.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ A non partisan redistricting committee should review each district and stop playing games. The ""dragon"" district in NH is shameful and should be set up regardless of party lines.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ I would like to serve on the Labor committee[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Todd Bedard's responses," September 25, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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