William Brennan (New Hampshire)
William Brennan (b. July 5, 1931) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford 1 from 1996 to 2002, and 2006 to 2010.
Brennan was a candidate for Strafford 1 in 2004 and Strafford 67 in 2002. His other political experience includes serving as a city councilor and a member of New Hampshire School Board.
Biography
Brennan earned his B.A. from Saint Anselm College and M.Ed. from Northeastern University. His professional experience includes teaching in various school systems and serving as a location man for the United States Marines.[1]
Committee assignments
While in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Brennan served on the following committees:
Elections
2010
Brennan failed to advance past the November 2, 2010, general election.
Brennan advanced past the September 14 primary election. He faced incumbent Sandra Keans (D), incumbent Anne Grassie (D), incumbent Elaine Lauterborn (D), incumbent Pamela Hubbard (D), incumbent Rose Marie Rogers (D), incumbent Warren Groen (R), incumbent Julie Brown (R), Shawn Mickelonis (D), Pete Dow (D), Sandra Teti (D), Laura Jones (R), Cliff Newton (R), Kyle Jones (R), Fred Leonard (R), Bernhard McKay (R), Susan DeLemus (R), and Evelyn Logan (R) in the November 2 general election.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Strafford 1 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Warren Groen (R)
|
4,562 | |||
| Julie Brown (R)
|
4,348 | |||
| Laura Jones (R)
|
4,227 | |||
| Cliff Newton (R)
|
4,101 | |||
| Kyle Jones (R)
|
4,050 | |||
| Fred Leonard (R)
|
3,874 | |||
| Susan DeLemus (R)
|
3,754 | |||
| Sandra Keans (D)
|
3,546 | |||
| Anne Grassie (D)
|
3,472 | |||
| Bernhard McKay (R) | 3,452 | |||
| Evelyn Logan (R) | 3,451 | |||
| Pamela Hubbard (D) | 3,254 | |||
| Elaine Lauterborn (D) | 3,101 | |||
| William Brennan (D) | 2,998 | |||
| Rose Marie Rogers (D) | 2,741 | |||
| Shawn Mickelonis (D) | 2,637 | |||
| Sandra Teti (D) | 2,500 | |||
| Pete Dow (D) | 2,365 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brennan finished fifth for the nine-seat Strafford District 1 in New Hampshire receiving 5,784 votes, behind Democrats Sandra Keans(6,537), Anne Grassie(6,525), Pamela Hubbard(5,887), and Elaine Lauterborn(5,851) and ahead of Republicans Julie Brown(5,739), James Twombly(5,623), Warren Groen(5,531) and Democrat Rose Marie Rogers(5,474) and Others(49).[2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Strafford District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sandra Keans (D)
|
6,537 | |||
| Anne Grassie (D)
|
6,525 | |||
| Pamela Hubbard (D)
|
5,887 | |||
| Elaine Lauterborn (D)
|
5,851 | |||
| William Brennan (D)
|
5,784 | |||
| Julie Brown (R)
|
5,739 | |||
| James Twombly (R)
|
5,623 | |||
| Warren Groen (R)
|
5,531 | |||
| Rose Marie Rogers (D)
|
5,474 | |||
| Mickelonis (D) | 5,379 | |||
| Jeremy R. Bourgeois (D) | 5,238 | |||
| Thomas Kaczynski (R) | 4,968 | |||
| Deborah Billian (D) | 4,881 | |||
| Deborah Kaczynski (R) | 4,718 | |||
| Kittredge (R) | 4,451 | |||
| Moffett (R) | 4,301 | |||
| McKay (R) | 4,180 | |||
| Logan (R) | 4,139 | |||
| Others | 49 | |||
Endorsements
2011
Brennan was endorsed by:
Personal
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Brennan and his wife, Lorraine, have four children.
External links
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House Strafford District 1 1996–2010 |
Succeeded by - |
