William Marsh

William Marsh

Democratic Party

Prior offices

New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Dartmouth College, 1979

Medical

Dartmouth Medical School, 1982

Personal

Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pa.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Ophthalmologist

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William Marsh (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Carroll 8. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on December 7, 2022.

Marsh (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire State Senate to represent District 3. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Marsh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Marsh announced on September 14, 2021, that he was leaving the Republican Party and would register as a Democrat, citing his disagreement with state Republicans' opposition to mask and vaccination mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to learn more about state legislators who have switched political party affiliation.

Biography

William Marsh was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marsh earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Dartmouth College in 1979 and an M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School in 1982. His career experience includes working as an ophthalmologist. Marsh has also worked as a moderator and health officer for the Town of Brookfield.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Marsh was assigned to the following committees:

• Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee, Vice-Chair

2019-2020

Marsh was assigned to the following committees:

• Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017
• Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 3

Mark McConkey defeated William Marsh in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark McConkey (R)	56.7	21,058
		William Marsh (D)	43.3	16,066
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	19

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,143
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3

William Marsh advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marsh	99.5	4,857
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	25

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,882
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3

Mark McConkey advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark McConkey	99.1	6,313
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	60

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,373
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 3

Incumbent Jeb Bradley defeated William Marsh in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeb Bradley (R)	58.4	17,336
		William Marsh (D)	41.5	12,309
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	28

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,673
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3

William Marsh advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marsh	99.3	3,854
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	28

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,882
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3

Incumbent Jeb Bradley defeated Nancy Cunning in the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 3 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeb Bradley	80.7	6,407
	Submit photo	Nancy Cunning	18.9	1,502
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	35

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,944
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

Incumbent William Marsh defeated Eve Klotz in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marsh (R)	62.9	8,203
	Submit photo	Eve Klotz (D)	37.1	4,832

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,035
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

Eve Klotz advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Eve Klotz	99.5	1,829
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	9

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,838
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

Incumbent William Marsh advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marsh	99.4	2,778
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	16

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,794
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2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

Incumbent William Marsh defeated Richard Stuart in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marsh (R)	60.2	5,624
	Submit photo	Richard Stuart (D)	39.7	3,712
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	6

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,342
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

Richard Stuart advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Richard Stuart	100.0	1,536

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,536
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8

Incumbent William Marsh defeated Richard Surette in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marsh	72.0	1,458
	Submit photo	Richard Surette	28.0	567

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,025
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2016

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016. Incumbent Donald Wright (R) did not seek re-election.

William M. Marsh ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Carroll 8 general election.

New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Carroll 8 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	William M. Marsh  (unopposed)
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State

William M. Marsh ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Carroll 8 Republican primary.

New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Carroll 8 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	William M. Marsh  (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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William Marsh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marsh's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to New Hampshire as a Dartmouth student. My wife, Stefanie, and I raised five children in the Lakes Region and all have stayed and become productive citizens. We want to keep the New Hampshire we have come to love, and are disturbed by outsiders who have moved here intending to change our way of life.

I practiced ophthalmology in Wolfeboro for 30 years. As a business owner I created jobs and as a doctor I got people back to work. Many of my constituents are my former patients – they know me, I know them, and they know I will have their best interests in mind as I make decisions in Concord. I have given back to the community that has treated me so well. I have served as Brookfield’s volunteer Health Officer; as Trustee and Treasurer of Huggins Hospital; and as Brookfield’s Town Moderator.

For six years, I represented Carroll 8 in the NH House and became one of the most productive House members. As your Senator I intend to continue the tradition of our Senator working with both sides to solve real problems for real people in NH. Like many people in NH, I have always seen myself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal.

Because the leadership of the Republican party in NH has been taken over by extremists intolerant of moderate "RINOs" like me, in 2021 I left the Republican party and became a Democrat. I invite others to join me in moving on and am pleased to find like minded people among the Carroll County Democrats.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The key issue facing New Hampshire today is whether we allow the radical right NH Liberty Alliance, who has already taken over the NH Republican Party, to control NH Politics. If we let this happen, our opinions on every other issue we care about will not matter. Bill is determined to preserve the NH he moved to 50 years ago and not allow extreme radicals to change the NH we know and love.
• We need to maintain access to healthcare in rural communities and support our local hospitals. A woman’s decisions about her body are hers alone. In some cases, continuing an unwanted pregnancy may pose significant risks to her physical or mental health. Laws that limit access to abortion have already reduced OB/GYN care in rural New Hampshire. Doctors don’t want to practice in fear and are going elsewhere.
• We all love our lakes and mountains. Our local economy depends on them. We need to protect the Ossipee Aquifer from contamination. We need more, not less, regulation of septic systems near our lakes and streams or we risk even more algae blooms harming our health and property values. And we need to appropriately regulate new landfills and reduce the quantity of out-of-state trash coming to NH.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Over the years, I have worked more on healthcare issues than anything else. Examples include my bill allowing oral contraceptives to be sold behind the counter in NH, and my bill expanding telehealth services in NH. As a long time town health officer, I want to see a robust public health system with Public Health in communication with local officials, and am proud of my Health Officers bill promoting that.

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

Unfortunately, I no longer feel I can look up to people I previously saw as great examples.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

No. Furthermore I think we need to make decisions based on specifics rather than making decisions based on a philosophy that may not coincide with reality.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to listen to other points of view and make pragmatic decisions rather than ideological ones. Only by finding compromises that work for everyone can we make lasting change.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe my ability to work across party lines and pass bills over the six years I spent in the NH House has already made me a successful officeholder.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

A willingness to listen to those affected by decisions.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to pass on my love of the lakes and mountains of northern NH to my children.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the atom bomb ads during the presidential campaign in 1964. They were terrifying. I was 5.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked my way through medical school as a computer programmer. If I were as intelligent as Bill Gates, perhaps I would have continued in that field.[

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein. The protagonist just wanted to live his life but became a hero by doing what was right and needed in the circumstances he found himself in.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I have no idea.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I have no idea.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I left home at 17 and have been self employed thru my life. I don't take orders well.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ideally we should be cooperative in solving problems for our constituents in as efficient a manner as possible.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The total fiscal cost of settlements involving the Sununu Youth Services Center have the potential to completely disrupt the state budget.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

The ability to write good legislation is an acquired skill. NH is not served well by legislators who copy model legislation from organizations with an ideological agenda.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Relationships with other legislators enable you to understand other points of view and find compromises beneficial to all. If you don't build relationships, your bills will not pass. Good bills represent a multiplicity of perspectives.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I once answered "Senator Jeb Bradley has been my friend since before either of us went into politics." and also "Sen. Jeb Bradley has been able to forge bipartisan legislation where others thought compromise impossible." Later I answered "Not anymore." Politics has become so partisan that its very hard not to sell out to a partisan agenda. Jeb had a reputation as a bipartisan legislator -- one that might not have fit his votes in recent years. I would hope to be seen as a bipartisan legislator -- fiscally conservative and socially liberal -- despite living in a time of partisan politics.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes, several. As a physician, I don't repeat things which might be construed as a HIPAA violation. One of my bills established NH's Rare Disease Advisory Council. I was its first chairman -- in that context were many touching, memorable and impactful stories.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I am really bad at remembering jokes.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Sometimes quick action is necessary in emergencies, and our NH Governor has emergency powers, but legislative oversight is necessary to the balance of powers.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Good question. Interacting this cycle with constituents, people seem most concerned about the 66 million dollars being spent on Educational Freedom Accounts, the lack of transparency in how this money is being spent, and the potential impact on their property taxes. We will see if this continues of course, but bills ought to reflect the concerns of our constituents.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

https://marsh4senate.com/endorsements/

What committees interest you?

I enjoyed the 5 years I spent on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs -- but after being moved to other committees, I was still able to effectively work on the bills before the committee.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

These are good things.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

If NH had a state ballot initiative process, even if it were rarely used, we likely would see more rapid movement on issues most citizens support -- such as cannabis legalization and codifying woman's right to choose.

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2022

William Marsh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marsh's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to New Hampshire as a Dartmouth student. My wife, Stefanie, and I raised five children in the Lakes Region and all have stayed and become productive citizens. We want to keep the New Hampshire we have come to love, and are disturbed by outsiders who have moved here intending to change our way of life.

I practiced ophthalmology in Wolfeboro for 30 years. As a business owner I created jobs and as a doctor I got people back work. Many of my constituents are my former patients – they know me, I know them, and they know I have their best interests in mind as I make decisions in Concord. I have given back to the community that has treated me so well. I have served as Brookfield’s volunteer Health Officer; as Trustee and Treasurer of Huggins Hospital; and as Brookfield’s Town Moderator.

For six years, I have represented Carroll 8 in the NH House and become one of the most productive House members. Carroll County will not lose influence if I become your Senator.

Because the Republican party in NH has been taken over by extremists, last September I left the Republican party and became a Democrat.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We need to stop the vocal minority who are trying to remake the NH we know and love, and those who are enabling their agenda.
• We need to maintain access to healthcare in rural communities and support local hospitals.
• We need to ensure women's access to reproductive healthcare -- not just abortion but also contraception, STD treatment and cancer screenings.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a long time town health officer, I want to see a robust public health system with Public Health in communication with local officials. I am proud of my work on the ReOpening task force where we created policies that both kept NH businesses open and kept people safe.

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

Unfortunately, I no longer feel I can look up to people I previously saw as great examples.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Ability to listen to other points of view and make pragmatic decisions rather than ideological ones.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe my ability to work across party lines and pass bills over the last six years has already made me a successful officeholder.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The ability to put the interests of your constituents above the special interests who always want your attention.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Someone who defended democracy in NH in this most eventful time.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the atom bomb ads during the presidential campaign in 1964. They were terrifying. I was 5.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked as a computer programmer on IBM 360 for about 6 months between college and medical school, and did some consulting while in medical school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein. The protagonist just wanted to live his life but became a hero by doing what was right and needed in the circumstances he found himself in.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Cooperative

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

For years we have avoided solving the issue of fairly and equitably funding education in NH. That is by itself evidence that solving the problem is a huge challenge.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

NH has a bicameral legislature and I would oppose changing that.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes -- without such relationships you won't be able to understand other points of view or to pass legislation.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I don't know, but I am not happy with the results of the last bout of redistricting in NH and am considering whether other alternatives might produce a more equitable result.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I really enjoyed Health and Human Services. With my background as a physician, a hospital trustee, and a town health officer, I had a lot of experience which helped write bills and amendments which were practical. The same experience has helped me with licensure issues on Executive Departments and Administration.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Not anymore.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes to both. We need to respond to emergencies, and legislatures can't respond quickly. However, they need to maintain oversight.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe in compromise but not appeasement. Compromise becomes appeasement when an extreme group takes control of the legislature. Those who support and encourage extremists by abandoning long held positions are as much of a problem as the extremists themselves. Proposals included blocking local zoning regulations and regulation of short term rentals, preventing school districts from utilizing reasonable public health measures during a pandemic, and imposing one group’s morality on school curriculum. These are all issues where compromise is not possible and half measures become appeasement. Appeasement does not work and history does not judge appeasement well. I believe I have convictions strong enough to make this distinction on behalf of my patients, now constituents, who I have known for decades.

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2020

William Marsh did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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William Marsh participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 6, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and William Marsh's responses follow below.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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Maintaining access and availability of healthcare in rural NH as healthcare systems consolidate.

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

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Maintaining access and availability of healthcare in rural NH as healthcare systems consolidate.

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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. William Marsh answered the following:

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

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Senator Jeb Bradley has been my friend since before either of us went into politics.

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Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

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No. Furthermore I think we need to make decisions based on specifics rather than making decisions based on a philosophy that may not coincide with reality.

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What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

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A willingness to listen to those affected by decisions.

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What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?

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My experience as town Moderator has taught me to respect all parties and listen to their perspectives.

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What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

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To listen to constituents who may be affected by the bills before the legislature. After listening, you must make your best judgement knowing you will never satisfy everyone. People seem to understand that if you heard their concerns.

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What legacy would you like to leave?

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That my children (who know me best) might want to emulate me in some way.

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What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?

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I remember the 1964 presidential campaign. My father was against involvement in Vietnam, but felt if we were involved, we needed to fully support the young men sent there.

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What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

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I worked my way through medical school as a computer programmer. If I were as intelligent as Bill Gates, I would have continued in that field.

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What happened on your most awkward date?

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It didn't happen because the girl said no when asked out -- a frequent occurrence at Dartmouth with its then unbalanced male/female ratio.

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What is your favorite holiday? Why?

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I enjoy 4th of July with my family.

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What is your favorite book? Why?

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The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

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If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?

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I have no good answer. However, my House seat is under the portrait of Daniel Webster. I find the Dartmouth College case inspiring.

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What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

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My computer -- we use the internet for everything.

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What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

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I have no idea.

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What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

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I left home at 17 and have been self employed thru my life. I don't take orders well.

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(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

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The House is more receptive to public input; the Senate to professionals.

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Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

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Yes and No. Yes, in that prior experience allows one to function in an environment where there is really minimal training. No, in that "newbies" are less likely to think for themselves

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What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

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Bringing the economic prosperity of the southern tier to rural northern NH.

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What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

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Cooperative

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Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

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If you don't build relationships, your bills will not pass. Good bills represent a multiplicity of perspectives.

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What process do you favor for redistricting?

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The current legislative process.

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If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

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As a licensed physician, hospital trustee and former Treasurer, and a town health officer, I found I was uniquely qualified on Health and Human Services.

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If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

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If a leadership position requires adherence in detail to a party platform which the party refused to debate, amend or vote on, then I am not interested.

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Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

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Sen. Jeb Bradley has been able to forge bipartisan legislation where others thought compromise impossible.

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Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?

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No

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Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

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Yes, several. As a physician, I don't repeat things which might be construed as a HIPAA violation.

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William Marsh campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	New Hampshire State Senate District 3	Lost general	$103,116	$0
2022	New Hampshire State Senate District 3	Lost general	$83,073	$0
2020	New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8	Won general	$1,650	N/A**
2018	New Hampshire House of Representatives Carroll 8	Won general	$1,000	N/A**
2016	New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Carroll 8	Won	$1,150	N/A**
Grand total			$189,989	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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• Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund: Senate and House

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2021

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In 2021, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24. Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. New Hampshire House Republican Alliance Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party. New Hampshire Liberty Alliance Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes." Open Democracy Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11. Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. New Hampshire House Republican Alliance Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party. New Hampshire Liberty Alliance Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes." Open Democracy Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 2 through June 30. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. New Hampshire House Republican Alliance Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party. New Hampshire Liberty Alliance Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes." Open Democracy Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 3 through June 30. American Civil Liberties Union - New Hampshire Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil liberties. Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. New Futures Legislators are scored on their votes on health issues. New Hampshire House Republican Alliance Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party. New Hampshire Liberty Alliance Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes." Open Democracy Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 4 through June 22. The state House met for a veto session on November 2. Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. New Futures Legislators are scored on their votes on health issues. NH House Republican Alliance Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party. New Hampshire Liberty Alliance Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes." Open Democracy Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1. Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Cornerstone Policy Research: 2015-2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on 15 roll call votes in the House and seven roll call votes in the Senate during the 2015-2016 session. Granite State Taxpayers: Senate and House Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation. New Hampshire Business and Industry Association: 2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on business legislation. New Hampshire Liberty Alliance: 2016 Liberty Rating report card Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes." New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. NH House Republican Alliance Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Current members of the New Hampshire State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Sharon Carson

Majority Leader:Regina Birdsell

Senators

District 1

David Rochefort (R)

District 2

Timothy Lang (R)

District 3

Mark McConkey (R)

District 4

David Watters (D)

District 5

Suzanne Prentiss (D)

District 6

James Gray (R)

District 7

Dan Innis (R)

District 8

Ruth Ward (R)

District 9

Denise Ricciardi (R)

District 10

Donovan Fenton (D)

District 11

Tim McGough (R)

District 12

Kevin Avard (R)

District 13

Lucinda Rosenwald (D)

District 14

Sharon Carson (R)

District 15

Tara Reardon (D)

District 16

Keith Murphy (R)

District 17

Howard Pearl (R)

District 18

Victoria Sullivan (R)

District 19

Regina Birdsell (R)

District 20

Patrick Long (D)

District 21

Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D)

District 22

Daryl Abbas (R)

District 23

William Gannon (R)

District 24

Debra Altschiller (D)

Republican Party (16)

Democratic Party (8)