Luke Drake, Hillsborough District 28 State Rep. Candidate

Patch Candidate Profile, Luke Drake

Age (as of Sept. 1, 2024)

62

Town or City of Residence

Weare

Position Sought

State Representative HI—28

Family

Wife’s Angela and two young adults, 23 and 21

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

BA in Union Leadership and Administration. Trained town moderator. Training facilitator. Trained negoatiator.

Occupation

Retired since 2022. Prior 37 years public Service with the Federal Aviation Admin including 12 years as Regional Vice President for The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Currently Chairman of Weare Ethics Committe and School Board Moderator for Weare and John Stark schools. Previously Chair Weare Agricultural Commission. Regional Vice President for PASS (multiple 3 year terms)

Campaign website

LukeDrakeforNH.com

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Access to quality public education. I will strongly support teachers, students, and faculty to ensure adequate funding for all citizens. Directly ties to economy, individual and family success, community development, and National Security.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have a record of advocating and negotiating on behalf of working class families around the country. I have a strong record of voting my values over the party line. I am looking to make government work for the people it represents, not the monied few. I reject hate and violence in political discourse.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform:

Return to civil, fact based discourse. A solid history of researching complex issues and fighting for the rights and benefits of working families. Deep concern on access to affordable housing, fair wages, Reproductive rights are individual rights, affordable childcare for working families. Sensible Cannabis legalization.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this position?

As a Regional Vice President I had responsibility to represent for thousands of employees in a variety of processes. I am a trainings negotiator, facilitator, and moderator. I have participated in hundreds of hearings, arbitrations, etc.

The best advice ever shared with me was…

Don’t make promises you’re not certain you can keep. Don’t exaggerate or mislead and be open and honest about the path you see for the case.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have decades of experience troubleshooting complex systematic problems and a proven record of successful representation and negotiation at the local, and national levels of government.