Carolyn Gargasz
Carolyn Gargasz (Republican Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 27. Gargasz assumed office in 2000. Gargasz left office on December 4, 2018.
Gargasz (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 27. Gargasz lost in the Republican primary on September 11, 2018.
Biography
Gargasz's professional experience includes working in rental management.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gargasz served on the following committees:
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| • Children and Family Law, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gargasz served on the following committees:
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| • Children and Family Law |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gargasz served on this committee:
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| • Children and Family Law |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 27 (2 seats)
Michelle St. John and incumbent Jim Belanger defeated James Kelly and Tom Harris in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michelle St. John (D) | 26.8 | 2,147 | |
| ✔ | Jim Belanger (R) | 25.9 | 2,075 | |
| James Kelly (R) | 24.0 | 1,924 | ||
| Tom Harris (D) | 23.3 | 1,863 | ||
| Total votes: 8,009 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 27 (2 seats)
Michelle St. John and Tom Harris advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 27 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michelle St. John | 56.2 | 639 | |
| ✔ | Tom Harris | 43.8 | 499 | |
| Total votes: 1,138 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 27 (2 seats)
James Kelly and incumbent Jim Belanger defeated Donna Levasseur and incumbent Carolyn Gargasz in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 27 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Kelly | 35.4 | 539 | |
| ✔ | Jim Belanger | 29.7 | 452 | |
| Donna Levasseur | 20.0 | 305 | ||
| Carolyn Gargasz | 14.8 | 226 | ||
| Total votes: 1,522 | ||||
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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 Jim Belanger and incumbent Carolyn Gargasz defeated Thomas Harris and Art Sweed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 27 general election.[1][2]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim Belanger Incumbent |
33.11% | 2,964 | |
| Republican | Carolyn Gargasz Incumbent |
29.61% | 2,651 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Harris | 20.18% | 1,807 | |
| Democratic | Art Sweed | 17.10% | 1,531 | |
| Total Votes | 8,953 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Thomas Harris and Art Sweed were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 27 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Thomas Harris | |
| Democratic | Art Sweed | |
Incumbent Jim Belanger and incumbent Carolyn Gargasz were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Hillsborough 27 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Hillsborough 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jim Belanger Incumbent | |
| Republican | Carolyn Gargasz Incumbent | |
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. Robert Bettilyon and Kat McGhee were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jim Belanger and incumbent Carolyn Gargasz defeated Matthew Kozsan and Stephen Prescott in the Republican primary. Bettilyon, McGhee, Belanger and Gargasz faced off in the general election.[5] Incumbents Belanger and Gargasz defeated challengers Bettilyon and McGhee in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jim Belanger Incumbent |
34.1% | 2,423 | |
| Republican | Carolyn Gargasz Incumbent |
31.5% | 2,235 | |
| Democratic | Kat McGhee | 19.9% | 1,413 | |
| Democratic | Robert Bettilyon | 14.4% | 1,020 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0.1% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 7,099 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jim Belanger |
46.3% | 777 |
| Carolyn Gargasz |
28.8% | 484 |
| Matthew Kozsan | 13.3% | 223 |
| Stephen Prescott | 11.7% | 196 |
| Total Votes | 1,680 | |
2012
Gargasz won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 27. Gargasz was unopposed in the September 11 primary and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jim Belanger Incumbent |
31.6% | 2,827 | |
| Republican | Carolyn Gargasz Incumbent |
30.4% | 2,725 | |
| Democratic | Kat McGhee | 21.3% | 1,905 | |
| Democratic | Sara Backer | 16.7% | 1,494 | |
| Total Votes | 8,951 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Gargasz was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[9][10]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 5 general election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Belanger (R)
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3,832 | |||
| Carolyn Gargasz (R)
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3,533 | |||
| Richard Drisko (R)
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3,380 | |||
| Jack Flanagan (R)
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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, Gargasz was re-elected by finishing first in the Hillsborough 5 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives taking one of the four potential seats there. Gargasz was followed by Richard Drisko (4,573), 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).[11] Gargasz raised $375 for her campaign funds.[12]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 5 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carolyn Gargasz (R)
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4,592 | |||
| Richard Drisko (R)
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4,573 | |||
| Donald Ryder (R)
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4,124 | |||
| Melanie Levesque (D)
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3,897 | |||
| Matthew Jacobs (R) | 3,768 | |||
| Linda Avard (D) | 2,519 | |||
| Art Sweed (D) | 2,505 | |||
| Stephanie Ashbaugh (D) | 2,485 | |||
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2018
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 7 to July 1.
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2014
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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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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, 2002, 2000
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
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 3, 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 donations," accessed April 7, 2014
