Andrew Hosmer | |
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Mayor of Laconia, New Hampshire | |
Assumed office January 2020 | |
Preceded by | Edward J. Engler |
Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 7th district | |
In office December 5,2012 –December 7,2016 | |
Preceded by | Andy Sanborn |
Succeeded by | Harold French |
Personal details | |
Born | March 1964 (age 60) |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Gilford,New Hampshire [1] |
Occupation | Businessman |
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