Bill Gannon, Exeter State Senate Candidate

Bill Gannon

Age (as of Election Day)

58

Position Sought

State Senate - District 23

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Wife is Janice and we have four kids.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

BA - Saint Anselm College, JD - Massachusetts School of Law

Occupation

I've owned my own small construction business right here in New Hampshire for nearly 30 years and I've been a practicing attorney for over 20 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

State Senator, 2016-2018. State Representative, 2014-2016. Town Planning Board, 2019-2020.

Campaign website

gannonforsenate.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

I'm running for Senate to work to maintain the New Hampshire advantage. We need low taxes, more good jobs, good schools and a clean environment. I'm running to continue fighting for New Hampshire families!

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

The COVID-19 pandemic is both a healthcare issue and an economic issue. We need to continue following Gov. Sununu's lead in working to stop the spread and ensure those who are sick have access to the resources they need. We also need to make sure we support small businesses, if we work together in a bipartisan way our economy will come roaring back.

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

Jon Morgan has voted to raise taxes, restrict 2nd Amendment rights, and has withheld $46 million dollars of federal funding from our public charter schools. Jon has voted for income tax twice, and he's accepted over $200,000 in campaign funds from special interest groups and countless out-of-state mega-donors from places like California and New York. I will vote to lower business taxes to support job growth, protect 2nd Amendment Rights, and ensure our public charter schools have the funding they need. I will never support a sales or income tax and I am proud that my campaign is funded by local small business owners and small-dollar donors.

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

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

I will work to provide property tax relief, lower electric rates, and support our veterans.

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

On day one I will pick up right where I left off in the Senate. Looking out for the needs of our community and always putting New Hampshire families first. I've done it before and I'll do it again, I'm ready to once again partner with Governor Sununu to deliver results for New Hampshire!

The best advice ever shared with me was …

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