William Butynski
William Butynski, Sr. (b. 1944) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Cheshire 1 from 2004 to 2014. Butynski did not seek re-election in 2014.
He previously represented Cheshire 4 from 2004 to 2012. Butynski has been chair of Cheshire County Delegation Executive Committee, and a member of Cheshire County Democrats Executive Committee and New Hampshire Ways & Means Committee.
Biography
Butynski earned his Ph.D. from the University of Vermont. His professional experience includes working as an independent consultant for Alcohol & Drug Treatment Programs & Policies; director of Alcohol, Drug and Employee Assistance Programs, Science Management Corporation; executive director of the National Association of State Alchohol & Drug Abuse Directors; and vice president for Policy, New Futures.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Butynski served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ways and Means, Clerk |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Butynski served on the following committee:
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| • Ways and Means |
Elections
2012
Butynski won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 1. Butynski 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 | |
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| Democratic |  Bill Butynski Incumbent |
15.3% | 3,771 | |
| Democratic | Lucy McVitty Weber Incumbent |
14.9% | 3,658 | |
| Democratic | Tara Sad Incumbent |
14.8% | 3,645 | |
| Democratic | Paul Berch |
14.1% | 3,464 | |
| Republican | Edwin Smith Incumbent | 10.3% | 2,535 | |
| Republican | Whitney Aldrich | 9.8% | 2,419 | |
| Republican | Robert Moore Incumbent | 9.8% | 2,408 | |
| Republican | Elaine Levlocke | 9.4% | 2,304 | |
| Independent | Russell Kotfila | 1.6% | 400 | |
| Total Votes | 24,604 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Butynski was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[4][5]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 4 general election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Butynski (D)
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2,072 | |||
| Henry Parkhurst (D)
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2,010 | |||
| Daniel Carr (D)
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1,796 | |||
| Edwin Smith (R)
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1,746 | |||
| Richard Kolakoski (D) | 1,730 | |||
| Carri Brede (R) | 1,381 | |||
| Dennis Murphy (R) | 1,339 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Butynski ran for the Cheshire District 4 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, winning the first of four seats with 3,372 votes, ahead of Henry Parkhurst (D) with 3,352 votes, Timothy Butterworth (D) with 3,319 votes, Daniel Carr (D) with 2,854 votes, Edwin Smith (R) with 2,227 votes, Denis Murphy (R) with 1,615 votes, and 24 votes for others.[6]
Butynski raised $549 for his campaign.[7]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives,
Cheshire District 4 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Butynski (D)
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3,372 | |||
| Henry Parkhurst (D)
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3,352 | |||
| Timothy Butterworth (D)
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3,319 | |||
| Daniel Carr (D)
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2,854 | |||
| Edwin Smith (R) | 2,227 | |||
| Denis Murphy (R) | 1,615 | |||
| Others | 24 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.
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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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Butynski has four children.[1]
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, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 17, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 17, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
New Hampshire House of Representatives, Cheshire 1 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Michael D. Abbott (D) |
