Politics & Government

Karen Testerman, Candidate For Governor Of NH

New Hampshire Patch candidate profile of the Franklin Republican running for governor of the state of New Hampshire.

Karen Testerman is pictured here in this file photo with Vice President Mike Pence.
Karen Testerman is pictured here in this file photo with Vice President Mike Pence. (Submitted photo)

Karen Testerman

Age (as of Election Day)

Position Sought

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Governor

Party Affiliation

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Republican

Family

My husband David and I have four children and 12 grandchildren.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

David is a State Representative for Hill and Franklin Ward 1 & 2, our son is a police officer and another is a Navy officer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, minor in Chemistry, Certified (Expired) Teacher in Math and Science, post graduate courses in calculus, education and science.

Occupation

Radio host 17 years, Non-profit Executive Director 12+ years, Classroom teacher (varied because of military assignments), Domestic Engineer (30+ years)

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Current Franklin City Councilor

Campaign website

www.KarenTesterman.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

To restore protection of our freedoms and the original intent of the NH Constitution.

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

Economic and daily life suppression and I will fully reopen the state to allow the people the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves.

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

I am the only pro-life candidate. I am a strict constitutionalist. And I fully support all of the Constitutionally protected Bill of Rights, especially the right to keep and bear arms.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

By failing to protect the rights of the people of NH the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

I am pro-freedom, pro-constitution and pro-Trump.

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

I am the founder and past executive director of a successful existing non-profit, am noted as a coalition builder and a go-to person.

The best advice ever shared with me was …

There are always at least three observations to a situation, yours, the other person's and reality.

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

My founding principles of God, family and freedom are unshakeable.

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