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By: Representative Jim Splaine   When I heard some months ago that Senator Matt Houde would not run for re-election, I felt regret that our state would be losing a fine leader. I have long felt Matt would be an excellent candidate for Governor, and I’ve told him so. Perhaps someday he’ll return. But current State Rep. David Pierce is running for N.H. State Senate to represent Canaan, Charlestown, Cla

Keene Sentinel, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 By: Kyle Jarvis In the race for the Democratic nomination in N.H. Senate District 5, two experienced legislators are going head-to-head on issues ranging from the economy to education and health care. The district — a new one under the recent redistricting — is home to Charlestown and much of the Upper Valley, including Canaan, Claremont, Cornish, Enfield, Hanover, Lebanon, Ly

…and the proof is that he’s been an excellent State Representative.   For four years from 2006 to 2010 I was on House Election Law with David, and he was the go-to member for anything complicated.  Further, on the House floor on those many election law controversial bills that have a “Democratic” view vs. “Republican” view, David was able to make our case better than any of th

One of the firmest rules governing my life is to stay out of the internal politics of the New Democratic Party. David Pierce’s candidacy forces me to relax or perhaps violate, this rule because I have had a unique opportunity to observe him representing all of the people of New Hampshire.   I have attended most meetings of the House Election Committee for the past decade. (Aside– should I find myself

Every New Hampshire citizen who is 18 years old or older has the Constitutional right to vote. The right to vote is not changed by the Photo ID Law. The Photo ID Law has no impact on registering to vote. The right to register to vote on the day of the election is not changed. Below are the changes to expect when registered voters check in with the Ballot Clerks on Election Day. See the full article, What NH Voters Ne

This Letter to the Editor was originally published in the Claremont Eagle Times on Saturday, June 16, 2012. To the editor: Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting state representative David Pierce, now candidate for state senator representing district 5. I was particularly pleased with his strong support for public education and his stated position on issues that strengthen and support middle class and worki

For Immediate Release May 9, 2012 Contact: Rep. David Pierce – (603) 359-2878   Today, State Representative David Pierce (D-Etna) filed paperwork to form a political committee to explore a run for the state senate. “The overwhelming support and encouragement I’ve received from my friends and family and from my colleagues in the legislature have been terrific.  I’m motivated to work hard and ser