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Travis O'Hara

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Travis O'Hara
Image of Travis O'Hara
Prior offices
New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical)
Predecessor: Charlie St. Clair

New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4
Successor: Travis Toner

Elections and appointments
Last election

September 10, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Granite State College, 2017

Personal
Birthplace
Laconia, N.H.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Financial Advisor
Contact

Travis O'Hara (Republican Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Belknap 4. He assumed office on December 7, 2022. He left office on December 4, 2024.

O'Hara (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Belknap 4. He lost as a write-in in the Republican primary on September 10, 2024.

Biography

Travis O'Hara was born in Laconia, New Hampshire. O'Hara earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Granite State College in 2017. His career experience includes working as a business development and profitability advisor.[1][2][3]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

O'Hara was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

O'Hara was assigned to the following committees:

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4

Travis Toner won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Travis Toner (R)
 
98.4
 
3,011
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.6
 
48

Total votes: 3,059
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4

Travis Toner defeated incumbent Travis O'Hara in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Travis Toner
 
77.1
 
592
Image of Travis O'Hara
Travis O'Hara (Write-in)
 
22.3
 
171
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
5

Total votes: 768
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4

Incumbent Travis O'Hara defeated Justin Borden in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Travis O'Hara
Travis O'Hara (R)
 
65.7
 
2,021
Justin Borden (D)
 
34.1
 
1,048
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
6

Total votes: 3,075
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4

Justin Borden advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Justin Borden
 
92.5
 
234
 Other/Write-in votes
 
7.5
 
19

Total votes: 253
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4

Incumbent Travis O'Hara defeated incumbent Michael Sylvia in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Travis O'Hara
Travis O'Hara
 
68.0
 
721
Michael Sylvia
 
31.0
 
329
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.0
 
11

Total votes: 1,061
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2020

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical)

Travis O'Hara defeated incumbent Charlie St. Clair in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical) on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Travis O'Hara
Travis O'Hara (R) Candidate Connection
 
55.8
 
6,811
Image of Charlie St. Clair
Charlie St. Clair (D)
 
44.2
 
5,385

Total votes: 12,196
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical)

Incumbent Charlie St. Clair advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical) on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Charlie St. Clair
Charlie St. Clair
 
98.5
 
1,430
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.5
 
22

Total votes: 1,452
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical)

Travis O'Hara defeated Brad Kirby in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical) on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Travis O'Hara
Travis O'Hara Candidate Connection
 
93.9
 
1,472
Brad Kirby
 
5.2
 
82
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
13

Total votes: 1,567
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Travis O'Hara did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Candidate Connection

Travis O'Hara completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by O'Hara's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a husband and a father of 2 children, one being born when I was only 16 years old. I have worked night and day to raise my family and to get an education to provide for my family. I grew up in Laconia and attended Laconia High School. After getting my G.E.D when my daughter was born, I went to college at the age of 16. My family and I moved to Belmont, so this gives me a great view of the whole district, being from Laconia but now a resident of Belmont. I will always vote for what is best for my constituents, even if it is going against the party!
  • Enhance the quality of education
  • Curb the opiate crisis
  • Raise workers compensations and benefits by fewer burdens to small businesses
- Education

- Opiate Crisis
- Defend our rights
- Economy/Taxation

- Veteran Affairs
Even though he is my age, I look up to Charlie Kirk. He shows me that no matter your age, you can make a difference and be heard from everyone. Another leader I look up to would be Trey Gowdy, he has a way with words and to get the truth out of people but also can make very impactful speeches on the floor.
The movie I would choose is Harrison Bergeron, any questions on why please reach out to me.
- Honesty

- Listening
- Understanding

- Responsibility
I am an open-minded induvial that respects everyone's opinion on an issue and will always listen to what my constituents have to say.
The elected official should listen and vote on what is best for their district.
That I truly represented the people of Belmont and Laconia without any partisanship.
The first historical event I remember is 9/11, I was 6 years old. I don't remember much of the day but I remember the event on the news and the fear it created.
My first job was a dishwasher at Golden View Healthcare in Meredith, NH. I had this job for a little over a year until I moved on to another healthcare facility to work in the kitchen.
My favorite book is "A Child Called It," this is a book that lets people know that no matter how hard your life is as a child you can grow to be anything, in this case, an excellent author.
I have struggled with anxiety and depression. I used to hide this from people and was ashamed to be on medication for these issues, but now I am outspoken and a leader about mental health.
I don't think this matters because we are a government of the people for the people, ultimately it is up to the voters.
The most significant issues are education and the opiate crisis
An open-door policy to allow the best bills to get passed that will get signed or at least have a veto-proof majority.
Yes, no one has all the answers, but working with others opens your mind and allows you to see others' views.
The legislators should do redistricting; I say this because the people are the government, and the legislators are the closes representation of the people.
I would love to be on Veteran affairs, this is a matte that is close to my heart due to my family background in the armed forces.
There was a mother in Belmont that told me a story about how school choice benefited her daughter and how it could benefit the state. This woman was a retired service member that has MS, and she fought her way to get to me to have this conversation, so I knew this issue means a lot to her!

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Campaign finance summary


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Travis O'Hara campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4Won general$0 $0
2020New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical)Won general$1,405 N/A**
Grand total$1,405 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues


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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
-
New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 4
2022-2024
Succeeded by
Travis Toner (R)
Preceded by
Charlie St. Clair (D)
New Hampshire House of Representatives Belknap 9 (Historical)
2020-2022
Succeeded by
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Representatives
Belknap 1
Belknap 2
Belknap 3
Belknap 4
Belknap 7
Belknap 8
Carroll 1
Tom Buco (D)
Carroll 2
Carroll 3
Carroll 4
Carroll 5
Carroll 6
Carroll 7
Carroll 8
Cheshire 1
Cheshire 10
Cheshire 11
Cheshire 12
Cheshire 13
Cheshire 14
John Hunt (R)
Cheshire 15
Cheshire 16
Cheshire 17
Cheshire 18
Cheshire 2
Dru Fox (D)
Cheshire 3
Cheshire 4
Cheshire 5
Cheshire 6
Cheshire 7
Cheshire 8
Cheshire 9
Coos 1
Coos 2
Coos 3
Coos 4
Seth King (R)
Coos 5
Coos 6
Coos 7
Grafton 10
Grafton 11
Grafton 13
Grafton 14
Grafton 15
Grafton 16
Grafton 17
Grafton 18
Grafton 2
Grafton 3
Grafton 4
Grafton 6
Grafton 7
Grafton 8
Grafton 9
Hillsborough 1
Hillsborough 10
Bill Ohm (R)
Hillsborough 11
Hillsborough 14
Hillsborough 15
Hillsborough 16
Hillsborough 17
Hillsborough 18
Hillsborough 19
Matt Drew (R)
Hillsborough 20
Hillsborough 21
Hillsborough 22
Hillsborough 23
Hillsborough 24
Hillsborough 25
Hillsborough 26
Hillsborough 27
Hillsborough 28
Keith Erf (R)
Hillsborough 29
Hillsborough 3
Hillsborough 30
Hillsborough 31
Hillsborough 32
Hillsborough 33
Hillsborough 34
Hillsborough 35
Hillsborough 36
Hillsborough 37
Hillsborough 38
Hillsborough 39
Hillsborough 4
Hillsborough 40
Hillsborough 41
Lily Foss (D)
Hillsborough 42
Lisa Post (R)
Hillsborough 43
Hillsborough 44
Hillsborough 45
Hillsborough 5
Hillsborough 6
Hillsborough 7
Hillsborough 8
Hillsborough 9
Merrimack 1
Merrimack 10
Merrimack 11
Merrimack 12
Merrimack 13
Merrimack 14
Merrimack 15
Merrimack 16
Merrimack 17
Merrimack 18
Merrimack 19
Merrimack 2
Merrimack 20
Merrimack 21
Merrimack 22
Merrimack 23
Merrimack 24
Merrimack 25
Merrimack 26
Alvin See (R)
Merrimack 27
Merrimack 28
Merrimack 29
Merrimack 3
Merrimack 30
Merrimack 4
Merrimack 5
Merrimack 6
Merrimack 7
Merrimack 8
Merrimack 9
Rockingham 1
Rockingham 10
Rockingham 11
Rockingham 12
Zoe Manos (D)
Rockingham 14
Pam Brown (R)
Rockingham 15
Rockingham 18
Rockingham 19
Rockingham 2
Rockingham 20
Rockingham 21
Rockingham 22
Rockingham 23
Rockingham 24
Rockingham 26
Rockingham 27
Rockingham 28
Rockingham 29
Rockingham 3
Mary Ford (R)
Rockingham 30
Rockingham 31
Terry Roy (R)
Rockingham 32
Rockingham 33
Rockingham 34
Rockingham 35
Rockingham 36
Rockingham 37
Rockingham 38
Rockingham 39
Rockingham 4
Rockingham 40
Rockingham 5
Rockingham 6
Rockingham 7
Rockingham 8
Rockingham 9
Strafford 1
Strafford 11
Strafford 13
Strafford 14
Strafford 15
Strafford 16
Strafford 17
Strafford 18
Strafford 19
Strafford 20
Strafford 21
Luz Bay (D)
Strafford 3
Strafford 4
Strafford 5
Strafford 6
Strafford 7
Strafford 8
Strafford 9
Sullivan 1
Sullivan 2
Sullivan 3
Sullivan 4
Judy Aron (R)
Sullivan 5
Sullivan 6
Sullivan 7
Sullivan 8
Republican Party (219)
Democratic Party (177)
Independent (1)