James Thibault | |
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Member of the New HampshireHouseofRepresentatives from the Merrimack 25th district | |
Assumed office December 4, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Jason Gerhard |
Personal details | |
Born | Laconia,New Hampshire,U.S. |
Political party | Republican [1] |
Residence(s) | Franklin,New Hampshire,U.S. |
Education | Winnisquam Regional High School |
Alma mater | Saint Anselm College (enrolled) |
Website | Campaign website |
James Thibault is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the Merrimack 25th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Thibault was born in Laconia,New Hampshire. [2] He graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School and attends Saint Anselm College. [3]
Thibault attended the American Legion's 2023 Boys Nation program,as well as the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program in 2024. [3] He also previously served as youth co-chair of the New Hampshire Legislative Youth Advisory Council and as the political director for the High School Republican National Federation. [4] [5]
In September 2024,Thibault defeated Brandon Stevens in the Republican primary election for Merrimack County district 25 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. [6] In November 2024,he defeated Joyce Fulweiler in the general election,winning over 60 percent of the vote. [7] He succeeded Jason Gerhard as representative. He is among the youngest state legislators in American history. [8]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | James Thibault | 682 | 52.6 | |
Republican | Brandon Stevens | 614 | 47.4 | |
Total votes | 1,296 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | James Thibault | 4,106 | 60.5 | |
Democratic | Joyce Fulweiler | 2,686 | 39.5 | |
Total votes | 6,792 | 100.0 |
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