Sylvia Arcouette
Sylvia Arcouette (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Strafford 2. Arcouette lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Arcouette completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 2 (2 seats)
Incumbent James Horgan and incumbent Joseph Pitre defeated Emmanuel Krasner and Sylvia Arcouette in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Horgan (R) | 28.2 | 1,154 |
| ✔ | Joseph Pitre (R) | 26.0 | 1,065 | |
Emmanuel Krasner (D)  | 24.5 | 1,001 | ||
| Sylvia Arcouette (D) | 21.3 | 872 | ||
| Total votes: 4,092 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 2 (2 seats)
Emmanuel Krasner and Sylvia Arcouette advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 2 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Emmanuel Krasner | 56.1 | 306 | |
| ✔ | Sylvia Arcouette | 43.9 | 239 | |
| Total votes: 545 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 2 (2 seats)
Incumbent Joseph Pitre and incumbent James Horgan advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 2 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Pitre | 50.5 | 283 | |
| ✔ | | James Horgan | 49.5 | 277 |
| Total votes: 560 | |||
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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 Joshua Whitehouse (R) did not seek re-election.
James Horgan and incumbent Joseph Pitre defeated Sylvia Arcouette in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 2 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Horgan |
36.49% | 1,482 | |
| Republican | Joseph Pitre Incumbent |
32.04% | 1,301 | |
| Democratic | Sylvia Arcouette | 31.47% | 1,278 | |
| Total Votes | 4,061 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Sylvia Arcouette ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 2 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 2 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sylvia Arcouette (unopposed) | |
James Horgan and incumbent Joseph Pitre were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Strafford 2 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Strafford 2 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Horgan | |
| Republican | Joseph Pitre Incumbent | |
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sylvia Arcouette completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Arcouette's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
A good quality education for all, and understanding how the school funding works Work on a way to give property tax relief for home owners Working on families making a decent wage to support there families by raising the minimum wage
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Funding for our schools and finding ways to bring new revenue into this state
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
no one special
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
I read my Bible every day and I like westerns history
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity and honesty
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am a hard working woman, determined to fight for what I think is right
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Do the job, don't be there to look good and sit in a comfortable chair and look important.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I worked hard for the citizens of New Hampshire
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The assignation of President Kennedy in my junior year of high school and watch my English teacher fall to her knees and cry
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked in shoe shops for many years before going back to school.
What happened on your most awkward date?
Thinking he was paying and it was dutch and having no money
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas because it celebrates the birth of my Lord, Jesus Christ.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Wonder woman
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Amazing Grace
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Over coming things that happened tome during my childhood.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Both bodies make and vote on bills but the house can over ride a veto vote of the Governor
What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?
Too little makes decision for a lot of people, the two chambers I believe have check and balance.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No I do not.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Reducing Property taxes and finding new revenue
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
To work together and do the job.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
When you get along more things can get done even if you disagree on things.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
None
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
I have not decided although Criminal Justice and Health and Human Service are looking good.
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?
After I learn more.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
No
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Not at this time
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?
My constituents complain about the increase in their property taxes. Sometimes they have to choose to pay there bills or pay their taxes.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
