Ross Terrio

Ross Terrio

Republican Party

Prior offices

New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 14

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Manchester Board of School Committee Ward 7

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Elections and appointments

Last election

September 10, 2024

Education

High school

Blue Hills Regional Technical School

Associate

Massasoit Community College, 1986

Bachelor's

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 1997

Law

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, 2005

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Years of service

1986 - 1990

Personal

Birthplace

Massachusetts

Religion

Christian

Profession

Pharmacist

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Ross Terrio was a member of the Manchester Board of School Committee in New Hampshire, representing Ward 7. He assumed office in 2013. He left office in 2020.

Terrio (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire Executive Council to represent District 4. He lost in the Republican primary on September 10, 2024.

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

Biography

Ross Terrio was born in Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1986 to 1990. He graduated from Blue Hills Regional Technical School. He earned an associate degree in electronics from Massoit Community College in 1986, a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1997, and a J.D. from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 2005. Terrio's professional experience includes working as a pharmacist for the Catholic Medical Center, pilot, flight instructor, volunteer attorney, and teacher's aide.

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire Executive Council election, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire Executive Council District 4

John Stephen defeated James O'Connell in the general election for New Hampshire Executive Council District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Stephen (R)	53.8	77,903
		James O'Connell (D)	46.1	66,842
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	111

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 144,856
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 4

James O'Connell advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 4 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James O'Connell	99.3	19,431
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	133

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,564
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire Executive Council District 4 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Stephen	36.8	9,312
		Bob Burns	22.7	5,748
		Terese Bastarache	16.5	4,167
		John Reagan	14.9	3,758
		Ross Terrio	5.1	1,295
		Ryan Terrell	3.6	908
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	84

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,272
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Terrio in this election.

2022

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 18

Incumbent Donna Soucy defeated George Lambert in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna Soucy (D)	52.3	9,920
		George Lambert (R)	47.5	9,015
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	26

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,961
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18

Incumbent Donna Soucy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna Soucy	99.1	2,221
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	21

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,242
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18

George Lambert defeated Ross Terrio in the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Lambert	54.7	2,168
		Ross Terrio	44.8	1,773
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	19

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,960
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2020

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 18

Incumbent Donna Soucy defeated George Lambert in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 18 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna Soucy (D)	55.4	14,105
		George Lambert (R)	44.6	11,355

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,460
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18

Incumbent Donna Soucy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna Soucy	99.5	3,929
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	19

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,948
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18

George Lambert defeated Ross Terrio in the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 18 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Lambert	54.9	2,219
		Ross Terrio	44.3	1,790
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	30

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,039
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2019

See also: Manchester School District, New Hampshire, elections (2019)

Ross Terrio did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Herbert (D)	20.4	5,410
✔		Benjamin Baroody (D)	19.4	5,149
✔		Richard Komi (D)	17.0	4,517
		Ross Terrio (R)	14.6	3,868
		Michael Garcia (R)	14.4	3,838
	Submit photo	Jason Hodgdon (R)	14.2	3,770
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	15

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,567
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 (3 seats)

Incumbent Christopher Herbert, incumbent Benjamin Baroody, and Richard Komi advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Herbert	37.7	1,688
✔		Benjamin Baroody	35.1	1,570
✔		Richard Komi	27.2	1,218

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,476
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 (3 seats)

Jason Hodgdon, Ross Terrio, and Michael Garcia advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jason Hodgdon	35.4	1,031
✔		Ross Terrio	33.8	984
✔		Michael Garcia	30.8	898

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,913
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2017

See also: Manchester School District elections (2017)

All 14 seats on the Manchester School District Board of School Committee in New Hampshire were up for general election on November 7, 2017. Twelve seats were elected by district and the remaining two were elected at large. All 14 incumbents filed to run for re-election. Primary elections for Wards 6 and 12 were held on September 19, 2017.

Incumbents Richard Girard and Nancy Tessier were the only candidates to file to run for the district's two at-large seats and won re-election. In Ward 1, incumbent Sarah S. Ambrogi defeated former candidate Joseph Lachance. Incumbent Debra G. Langton lost to challenger David Scannell for the Ward 2 seat. Incumbent Mary Ngwanda Georges defeated Phillip Harris to retain her Ward 3 seat. Ward 4 incumbent Leslie Want defeated former candidate Mark Flanders. In Ward 5, former board member Kathy Staub was unsuccessful in her challenge against incumbent Lisa M. Freeman to reclaim a seat on the board. Ward 6 incumbent Dan Bergeron defeated challenger Jon DiPietro. They defeated Ernesto Pinder in the primary election.

Incumbent Ross Terrio won against challenger Ethan Moorhouse to retain his seat in Ward 7. In Ward 8, former candidate Jimmy Lehoux defeated incumbent Erika Connors. Incumbent Arthur J. Beaudry was the only one to file for the Ward 9 seat and won unnopposed in the election. Ward 10 incumbent John B. Avard defeated newcomer Thomas McGee. In Ward 11, incumbent Katie Desrochers won with 74 percent of the vote against Alexander Avery. Incumbent Constance Van Houten was defeated by newcomer Kelley Anne Thomas. They advanced to the Ward 12 general election after defeating Carlos Gonzalez for the seat.

Manchester School District, Ward 7 General Election, 2-year term, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ross Terrio Incumbent	63.05%	889
Ethan Moorhouse	36.60%	516
Write-in votes	0.35%	5
Total Votes		1,410
Source: Manchester, NH, "Non-Partisan Municipal General Election, November 7, 2017 - Official Results," accessed November 13, 2017

2016

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate 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 Donna Soucy defeated Ross W. Terrio in the New Hampshire State Senate District 18 general election.

New Hampshire State Senate, District 18 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Donna Soucy Incumbent	55.03%	13,299
	Republican	Ross W. Terrio	44.97%	10,869
Total Votes				24,168
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State

Incumbent Donna Soucy ran unopposed in the New Hampshire State Senate District 18 Democratic primary.

New Hampshire State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Donna Soucy Incumbent (unopposed)

Ross W. Terrio defeated Ralph Boehm and George Lambert in the New Hampshire State Senate District 18 Republican primary.

New Hampshire State Senate, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ross W. Terrio	36.65%	1,253
	Republican	Ralph Boehm	27.03%	924
	Republican	George Lambert	36.33%	1,242
Total Votes				3,419

2015

See also: Manchester School District elections (2015)

Opposition

The election in Manchester featured 14 of the 15 seats on the board up for general election on November 3, 2015. The last seat, held by Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas at the time of the election, was elected separately on the ballot. A primary election was held on September 15, 2015, to narrow down the number of candidates to two per seat in each race for the general election. Wards 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 12 held primary elections.

In the Ward 7 race, incumbent Ross Terrio defeated challenger Wendy Garrity for the seat. Fellow challenger Maria Brown lost in the primary election.

Nine board members faced competition in their re-election bids, while another three ran unopposed and won re-election to their seats. The elections in wards 4 and 5 did not feature any incumbents. Neither Ward 4 member Amy L. Bradley nor Ward 5 member Ted Rokas filed for re-election.

Several rematches from the 2013 election took place, including Ward 2 member Debra G. Langton and challenger Sarah L. Browning, Ward 6 member Dan Bergeron and challenger Bill Hughen, and Ward 12 member Constance Van Houten and challenger Christine Duffley. The Ward 12 race also featured former board member Roger Beauchamp.

Results

General election

Manchester School District, Ward 7, General Election, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ross Terrio Incumbent	52.0%	703
Wendy Garrity	47.7%	645
Write-in votes	0.3%	4
Total Votes		1,352
Source: Manchester City Clerk, "Official Results," accessed November 4, 2015

Primary election

Manchester School District, Ward 7, Primary Election, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ross Terrio Incumbent	44.7%	368
Wendy Garrity	35.6%	293
Maria Brown	19.3%	159
Write-in votes	0.49%	4
Total Votes		824
Source: Manchester City Clerk, "Official Results," accessed November 4, 2015

Funding

Terrio reported no contributions or expenditures to the Manchester City Clerk during the election.

Endorsements

Terrio did not receive any official endorsements during the election.

2014

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014. Incumbent Mary Heath and Mary C. Freitas were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Cody Aubin and Ross W. Terrio were unopposed in the Republican primary. Heath, Freitas, Aubin and Terrio faced off in the general election. Freitas and incumbent Heath defeated Aubin and Terrior in the general election.

New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 14 District, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mary Heath Incumbent	25.9%	1,012
	Democratic	Mary C. Freitas	25.9%	1,011
	Republican	Ross W. Terrio	24.8%	970
	Republican	Cody Aubin	23.4%	913
	NA	Scatter	0%	1
Total Votes				3,907

2013

State legislative election

See also: State legislative special elections, 2013

Terrio ran in a special election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough District 14. The seat was vacant following Rep. Patrick Garrity (D)'s resignation after he moved out of the district. Terrio was defeated by Mary Heath (D) in the special election, which took place on September 17.

New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough District 14, Special Election, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mary Heath	52.8%	350
	Republican	Ross W. Terrio	47.2%	313
Total Votes				663

School board election

See also: Manchester School District elections (2013)

Results

Manchester School District, Ward 7 General Election, 2-year term, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Ross Terrio	55.9%	577
	Nonpartisan	Lisa A. Witte	44.1%	455
Total Votes				1,032
Source: City of Manchester, New Hampshire, "2013 Municipal General Election - November 5, 2013," accessed November 6, 2013

Funding

Terrio reported $684.32 in contributions and $684.32 in expenditures to the Manchester City Clerk during the election.

Endorsements

Terrio received an endorsement from the New Hampshire Union Leader.

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2012 See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2012 Terrio ran for re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 14. Terrio ran unopposed in the primary election on September 11, 2012. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2012. New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 14 General Election, 2012 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Democratic Patrick Garrity Incumbent 29.4% 1,708      Democratic Carol Ann Williams 29.3% 1,704      Republican Ross Terrio Incumbent 20.6% 1,199      Republican Brian Cole 20.6% 1,196 Total Votes 5,807 Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Election Information," accessed August 27, 2013 2011 Manchester School District, At-Large General Election, 2-year term, 2011 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Nonpartisan Kathy Staub 34.1% 7,108      Nonpartisan David M. Wihby 31.9% 6,648      Nonpartisan Joshua A. Harwood 17.6% 3,673      Nonpartisan Ross Terrio 16.5% 3,432 Total Votes 20,861 Source: City of Manchester, New Hampshire, "2011 Municipal General - November 8, 2011," accessed August 21, 2013 2010 See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2010 On November 2, 2010, Terrio won election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives. New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 14 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Patrick Garrity Incumbent 22% 1,024      Republican Kathleen Cusson-Cail 21.8% 1,019      Republican Ross Terrio Incumbent 20.3% 949      Republican Alan Cail 18.7% 874      Democratic Robert Haley 17.1% 799      Democratic Daniel McDonald 0% 0 Total Votes 4,665 Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 Election Information," accessed August 27, 2013

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Ross Terrio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Terrio'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 am married to my wife and have 3 children. I work full-time as a hospital pharmacist and an attorney doing part-time legal work to help people who can't afford legal services. My political experience includes serving as a state rep, school borad member, and am currently serving as an alderman.

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?

• Fiscal Conservative - The Executive Council approves all contracts in the amount of $10,000 and above. To keep taxes and spending low in New Hampshire it is important that we evaluate where and why we are spending tax dollars.
• Appoint the best people to State government so our State prospers - The Executive Council approves the appointment of Judges and State Commissioners, in additon to other positions, that greatly influence the direction of our legal system, economy, and government.
• Transparency - I will make decisions in an open and fair manner and keep the public informed of what I am doing, while faitfully answering constituent questions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The Executive council has incredible power in controlling State spending and over the people who will run our courts and our government.

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

Many of my relatives. They were honest, hardworking people who didn't think they were better than other people.

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

My philosphy is that the average person could do a good job in office if they try. Additionally, government should be accesible and transparent to the public. Finally, government should be practical in helping with the problems that we face. I have read many books on this and other subjects so I adopt or reject many of the ideas that I have read.

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

Three things: First, be open-minded and do your homework on the issue. Second, be present and show up for government sessions. Avoid being absent unless in emergencies. Third, answer constituent questions and get back to constituents in a timely manner.

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

Life experience. Legal education and experience as an attorney. Political experience in previously holding office. Previous experience in evaluating contracts and being involed in the hiring process.

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

Evaluating state contracts and receipts in addition to evaluating candidates appointed to state jobs.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A better community and a long lasting impact that people in the future recognize.

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

The Viet Nam war - I rember watching it on TV as a very young child.

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

Newspaper Delivery - 3 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Jonathan Livingston Seagull - it is a beatiful message coupled with optimism.

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

No one. I think it is important to be me and continuously work on improving myself.

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

Memory I don't mess with - by Lee Brice.

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

My temper.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Good judgment - the ability to evaulate, and confirm or deny a state contract or a person to be a judge or commissioner.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

MAny people don't know what the Executive Council does. As mentioned previously its most important functiions are approving state spending and receipts of $10,000 and above and the appointment of judges and state commissioners.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. I think it is important that the person who holds this office has experince in evaulating contracts and in evaluating and hiring job candidates.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

As mentioned above - I think it is important that the person who holds this office has experince in evaulating contracts and in evaluating and hiring job candidates.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Not at this time.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None at this time.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency and accountability are fundamental and essential principles of good government.

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

Good because it lets the people decide an issue. This is a cumbersome process as far as getting the question on the ballot.

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Campaign website

Terrio's campaign website stated the following:

“	Friends, My name is Ross Terrio and I’m running for Executive Council (District 4), which represents the cities and towns of Allenstown, Auburn, Barnstead, Barrington, Bedford, Candia, Chichester, Deerfield, Epsom, Goffstown, Hooksett, Lee, Londonderry, Loudon, Manchester, Northwood, Nottingham, Pembroke, Pittsfield, and Strafford. I care deeply about our District and the State of New Hampshire. I am very concerned about the quality of life in New Hampshire the issues that affect all of us including taxes, the economy, public education, and affordable housing. I have been a homeowner in Manchester for about 25 years and have put my kids through the public school system so I know the issues that we all face as a community. I have the experience and education to serve the people on the Executive Council. My education was in the area of healthcare and law having received college degrees in both pharmacy and law. I have previously served as a State Representative, School Board member, and Alderman in Manchester. I work as a pharmacist and am a volunteer attorney limited to doing Pro Bono cases for charity. I pride myself on working to “get things done” and am always willing to meet and work with anyone in order to deliver results for my constituents. At the center of everything I do is my commitment to constituent service. I always work diligently to return phone calls and emails in a prompt manner, and am accessible to my constituents and their needs. I have a good track record of being your elected representative because I have already served in several different elected positions and did my best to improve our community and our quality of life. Although, I can’t promise results, I do promise to work hard and try to help you with your problems. If elected, I will represent all of the residents of our district. I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday, September 10th in the primary election and on Tuesday, November 5th in the general election. I hope to meet you in person as I travel to events throughout the district. Thank you, Ross W. Terrio	”
—Ross Terrio’s campaign website (2024)

2022

Ross Terrio did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Ross Terrio did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys

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

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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Healthcare, Taxes and Spending, Economy

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

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Healthcare because I work as a hospital pharmacist.

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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Ross Terrio answered the following:

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

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Secretary of State Bill Gardner. His integrity and competency in serving our state is remarkable.

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

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Humility - the ability to understand other view points, listen and realize that you can be wrong and that you don't know everything.

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

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I try to be humble. I listen and do research before I make up my mind.

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

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To represent all their constituents not just their political party.

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What legacy would you like to leave?

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Well rounded and well adjusted children.

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

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Paper boy. 2 years.

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What is your favorite holiday? Why?

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Thanksgiving because I get to spend time with family.

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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 but not necessary. You want a mix of veterans and new people.

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

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Pensions, infrastructure, education spending.

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2015

Ballotpedia survey responses

Terrio participated in Ballotpedia's 2015 survey of school board candidates. The following sections display his responses to the survey questions. When asked what his top priority would be if elected, the candidate made the following statement:

“	Redistricting. Overcrowded classrooms will be greatly reduced, in part, by coming up with a redistricting plan.	”
—Ross Terrio (2015)

Ranking the issues

The candidate was asked to rank the following issues by importance in the school district, with 1 being the most important and 7 being the least important. This table displays this candidate's rankings from most to least important:

Education policy
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Education on the ballot

Issue importance ranking
Candidate's ranking	Issue
1	Expanding career-technical education
2	Improving college readiness
3	Balancing or maintaining the district's budget
4	Closing the achievement gap
5	Improving education for special needs students
6	Expanding school choice options
7	Expanding arts education

Positions on the issues

The candidate was asked to answer 10 questions from Ballotpedia regarding significant issues in education and the school district. The questions are in the left column and the candidate's responses are in the right column of the following table:

Question	Response
What is your stance on implementing Common Core standards?	"They should not be implemented."
Should your district approve the creation of new charter schools?	"That should be left up to free markets, parents and students."
Should the state give money to private schools through a voucher system?	"As long as it doesn't decrease school funding for the Manchester School District."
Are standardized tests an accurate metric of student achievement?	"Yes, if the underlying test itself is valid."
How can the district ensure equal opportunities for high and low achieving students?	"By having a unified curriculum and qualified teachers in all our schools. We also need to target at-risk students with programs like Early Intervention.That being said, many of the reasons for student achievement originate in the home. The parents marital status, income, level of education, and attitudes about education have a strong impact on the achievement of students."
How should expulsion be used in the district?	"Expulsion should be used for serious offenses to ensure the safety of other students as well as the integrity of education at district schools."
If a school is failing in your district, what steps should the school board take to help the students in that school?	Did not answer.
Do you support merit pay for teachers?	"Yes, but I am concerned that our current eployee review process is not being done. I am also concerned that teacher reviews can be subjective based on the staff's personal feelings and not the competence of the teacher."
How should the district handle underperforming teachers?	"By a combination of methods: Set up a mentorship program for the underperforming teacher with a more experienced teacher in the district. Offer additional training options - better staff development. Put underperforming teachers on a probationary period while they seek to improve"
How would you work to improve community-school board relations?	"I think the current methods of welcoming parent comments at our meeting as well as on social media help with relations. Also, I am routinely at school functions listening to the concerns of parents about our school system."

2011

Terrio provided the following statement during his 2011 campaign for an at-large school board seat:

“	I want to ensure that Manchester students get a great education. I care about the Manchester public schools because my three children are all enrolled. I volunteer as a teacher’s aide and see the problems that face our schools such as large class size. I also want to fix school reorganization, redistricting and minimize the affect [sic] of budget cuts. I will negotiate with the Mayor and Aldermen in an open and honest manner to resolve problems and find solutions without the use of tricks and threats, as has the current school committee.	”
—Ross Terrio, (2011)

Campaign finance summary

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Ross Terrio campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	New Hampshire Executive Council District 4	Lost primary	$0	$0
2022	New Hampshire State Senate District 18	Lost primary	$1,334	$0
2018	New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 43	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$1,334	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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