Brian F. Downing

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Brian F. Downing
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Rockingham 5th district
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1980–1982
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Political party Democratic [1]

Brian F. Downing is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the Rockingham 5th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "1980 State Representative General Election: Rockingham 5 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. State Elective Officials and the Legislatures, Council of State Governments, 1981
  3. New Hampshire Register and Legislative Manual, Tower Publishing Company, 1982