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Richard Drisko
Richard Drisko (b. November 25, 1928) is a former Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Hillsborough 5 District from 2000 to 2012.
Drisko's professional experience includes president, vice-president, division manager, sales manager, salesman, and a private first class in the United States Air Force.
Drisko earned his B.A. from Bowdoin College.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Drisko served on this committee:
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010, Drisko was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 5 general election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Belanger (R)
|
3,832 | |||
| Carolyn Gargasz (R)
|
3,533 | |||
| Richard Drisko (R)
|
3,380 | |||
| Jack Flanagan (R)
|
3,159 | |||
| Melanie Levesque (D) | 2,457 | |||
| Brian Rater (D) | 1,405 | |||
| John Dunn (D) | 1,341 | |||
| Georjean Shrager (D) | 1,146 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Drisko was re-elected by finishing second in the Hillsborough District 5 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives taking one of the four potential seats there. Drisko finished second only to Carolyn Gargasz(4,592). He was followed by Donald Ryder (4,124), Melanie Levesque (3,897), Matthew Jacobs (3,768), Linda Avard (2,519), Art Sweed (2,505), and Stephanie Ashbaugh (2,485).[1]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carolyn Gargasz (R)
|
4,592 | |||
| Richard Drisko (R)
|
4,573 | |||
| Donald Ryder (R)
|
4,124 | |||
| Melanie Levesque (D)
|
3,897 | |||
| Matthew Jacobs (R) | 3,768 | |||
| Linda Avard (D) | 2,519 | |||
| Art Sweed (D) | 2,505 | |||
| Stephanie Ashbaugh (D) | 2,485 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Drisko and his wife, Katherine, have three children; Lindsay, Katherine, and John.[2]
Recent news
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External links
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
