Reps. Back Kenda in District 24 State Senate Primary

NORTH HAMPTON, NH - Republican candidate for state Senate District 24, Steve Kenda, released his first list of public endorsements recently from state representatives in District 24, including Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, New Castle, Newton, North Hampton, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton and Stratham.

“With each phone call, each door knock, I find myself truly pleased with the outpouring of support for conservative values in our District," he said in a press statement. "I am sincerely grateful for the kind words and trust received from so many hard-working and tax-paying citizens. And I’m particularly honored that these State Reps would entrust me with their support.”

Dick Gordon, a representative for South Hampton, Newton, Kensington, said his business background made Kenda "an ideal candidate to understand the complex issues facing our state." He added, “I’ve encouraged my supporters in South Hampton, Newton and Kensington to put their support behind Steve Kenda.”

Max Abramson, who represents Seabrook and Hampton Falls, echoed Gordon's comments: “Steve Kenda has always worked very hard both as a candidate and business owner. He is a true friend of the taxpayer and I'm getting behind Steve 100% to represent the seacoast up in Concord.

The current and former State Representatives include:

• Max Abramson, state Rep, Seabrook, Hampton Falls
• Dick Gordon, state Rep, South Hampton, Newton, Kensington
• Tracy Emerick, state Rep, Hampton
• Will Smith, former state Rep, Rye, New Castle
• Michelle Peckham, state Rep, North Hampton
• Francis Chase, state Rep, Seabrook and Hampton Falls

Kenda said the backers represent nine of the 11 communities in the district and more names would be released soon.

Patch file photo of Kenda at the Secretary of State's Office.