Tweedie Files to Run for State Senate

CONCORD, NH – Rye resident Ray Tweedie, surrounded by his family, officially declared his candidacy on June 9, 2016, for Senate District 24’s seat being vacated by three-term state Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-Hampton.

District 24 includes the scenic Seacoast communities of Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, New Castle, North Hampton, Newton, Rye, Seabrook, Stratham and South Hampton.

“Senator Stiles has been an excellent advocate for our community during her time in the Senate and the House," he said in a statement. "I have been fortunate enough to be one of her constituents and I will strive to provide the constituent service, attention to detail and work ethic District 24’s constituents expect of their Senator. I’ve traveled across the district, listened to the concerns expressed by families, business owners, and locally elected officials and I am prepared to be a strong voice on their behalf.”

Tweedie brings a wide variety of private, nonprofit and municipal experience to the race, according to the campaign. He has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years, has served as a member of the Rye Planning Board and on several non-profit boards including the Development Committee for Haven, the largest violence prevention and support services agency in the state. Tweedie is a graduate of the Seacoast Crime Stoppers Citizens Police Academy and a past Ambassador for the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce. Tweedie also currently serves as the Area 2 Vice Chairman for the New Hampshire Republican State committee and sits on the executive board.

Tweedie and his wife, Alissa, live in Rye with their three beautiful children, Emmah, Isabella, and Raymond, and their family dog, Cooper. Tweedie volunteers at the Rye Elementary School where his two youngest children are enrolled and is referred to as “Coach Tweedie” during Tee Ball season.

“I feel like our state is at a crossroads and I can’t sit by and watch us lose our unique, low tax advantage and our high quality of life," he said. "As a father and a New Hampshire native, I am particularly concerned that our children and grandchildren won’t have the same economic opportunities to prosper here in New Hampshire that I did. Too many of our young people are leaving New Hampshire in search of better jobs and more affordable places to live. We need to take action to encourage job creation, economic growth and entrepreneurship. I am running for State Senate because I think we need some fresh ideas in Concord. I am passionate about serving my community and providing solutions. I am excited to campaign across the district and earn every vote.”

Submitted by Tyler Clark.