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Samuel Livermore was an American politician,who served as the U.S. Senator from New Hampshire from 1793 to 1801 and served as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1796 and again in 1799.
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Beginning shortly after the city's incorporation as a city in 1846,elections have been held in the mayor of Manchester,New Hampshire. The following article provides information on the elections for mayor in the city during the 21st century.
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Jonathan Stone is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the Sullivan 8th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
In 2023,various special elections were held throughout the year in New Hampshire, mostly to the state's House of Representatives. At 400 members,the state house is the largest state legislative body in the United States,and the fourth largest lower house in the English-speaking world. As members are only paid $100 per year plus travel costs,turnover tends to be frequent,as members resign or die mid-term,resulting in a special election to replace them. According to the Constitution of the State of New Hampshire,if there is a vacancy in the New Hampshire General Court,a special election must be called to fill the vacant seat within 21 days of receiving proof of a vacancy or a request that a vacancy be filled.
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- ↑ "David E. Cote". NHPR Elections Database.
- 1 2 Porter, Steven (July 5, 2023). "Long-serving lawmaker who fought for remote access to N.H. house resigns". The Boston Globe . Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Welcome to the NH General Court | NH General Court".
- ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ↑ "Frustrated NH Dems Ask: Where Is 'Leader' David Cote?".
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