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June 13. 2012 9:15PM
Rep. Guinta files to run for reelection in NH’s 1st District
CONCORD — Accompanied by his two children on their first day of summer vacation, U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta on Wednesday filed with the Secretary of State to run for reelection.
The Manchester Republican said his first two years in Washington representing New Hampshire have gone by quickly. When he entered Congress with 86 other freshman Republicans, “our focus was changing the debate in Washington from ‘How much can we spend?’ to ‘How much can we reduce spending?’” He said he has focused on jobs and the economy, which is what New Hampshire citizens want.
“The country wants to see something very, very different than what this administration is offering,” Guinta said. “They want frugality in government and their tax dollars used more effectively. They want a tax policy that is flatter and far simpler.”
Guinta said he has worked with Democrats on economic issues such as coastal fisheries, just as he did as a member of the New Hampshire House and as mayor of Manchester.
“I’m focused on what the people of New Hampshire asked me to do,” Guinta said. “Work for New Hampshire values, reduce spending and a pro-growth agenda.”
Guinta was one of three Republicans to file for Congress Wednesday.
Vern Clough of Dover also filed to seek the Republican nomination to the 1st District Congressional seat.
Miroslaw Dziedzic of Windham filed for the Republican nomination to the 2nd District Congressional seat.
Incumbent District 5 Executive Councilor David Wheeler, R-Milford, filed for re-election Wednesday, as did four Republican candidates for state Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, filed for reelection Wednesday to his District 3 seat.
Bradley said his priorities remain making government more efficient and conducive for job growth, particular for small businesses.
Bradley served in Congress as the 1st District U.S. Representative from 2003-2007. He’s also known for his love of the outdoors and hiking.
Cheshire County Sheriff Richard A. Foote of Swanzey filed for the Republican nomination to the District 10 state Senate seat. Foote cannot hold both offices.
As reported Tuesday, J. Gail Barry of Manchester filed for the Republican nomination to the District 18 state Senate seat.
And Dennis F. Acton of Fremont filed for the Republican nomination to the District 23 state Senate seat.
The filing period closes Friday, but the political parties have until Wednesday to file candidates for open seats.
Garry Rayno may be reached at grayno@unionleader.com.
The Manchester Republican said his first two years in Washington representing New Hampshire have gone by quickly. When he entered Congress with 86 other freshman Republicans, “our focus was changing the debate in Washington from ‘How much can we spend?’ to ‘How much can we reduce spending?’” He said he has focused on jobs and the economy, which is what New Hampshire citizens want.
“The country wants to see something very, very different than what this administration is offering,” Guinta said. “They want frugality in government and their tax dollars used more effectively. They want a tax policy that is flatter and far simpler.”
Guinta said he has worked with Democrats on economic issues such as coastal fisheries, just as he did as a member of the New Hampshire House and as mayor of Manchester.
“I’m focused on what the people of New Hampshire asked me to do,” Guinta said. “Work for New Hampshire values, reduce spending and a pro-growth agenda.”
Guinta was one of three Republicans to file for Congress Wednesday.
Vern Clough of Dover also filed to seek the Republican nomination to the 1st District Congressional seat.
Miroslaw Dziedzic of Windham filed for the Republican nomination to the 2nd District Congressional seat.
Incumbent District 5 Executive Councilor David Wheeler, R-Milford, filed for re-election Wednesday, as did four Republican candidates for state Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, filed for reelection Wednesday to his District 3 seat.
Bradley said his priorities remain making government more efficient and conducive for job growth, particular for small businesses.
Bradley served in Congress as the 1st District U.S. Representative from 2003-2007. He’s also known for his love of the outdoors and hiking.
Cheshire County Sheriff Richard A. Foote of Swanzey filed for the Republican nomination to the District 10 state Senate seat. Foote cannot hold both offices.
As reported Tuesday, J. Gail Barry of Manchester filed for the Republican nomination to the District 18 state Senate seat.
And Dennis F. Acton of Fremont filed for the Republican nomination to the District 23 state Senate seat.
The filing period closes Friday, but the political parties have until Wednesday to file candidates for open seats.
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Garry Rayno may be reached at grayno@unionleader.com.
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