CANDIDATE BIO: Spencer Nozell, Democrat for State Rep.

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Spencer Thomas Nozell,

Democrat

Running for state representative

Date of birth: Oct. 1, 1991

Your background/education:

BA in Political Science, Rivier University (2013)

Merrimack High School (2009)

Experience/ Occupation:

Former member of the NH State Advisory Board for Special Education (2 terms)

Boys State graduate and counselor

Work Study position at Rivier University Library

Campaign intern and volunteer positions (Senator Shaheen, Governor Lynch, President Obama, Maggie Hassan)

Worked at Cinemagic, Merrimack

Worked at Wendy's, Merrimack

Prior elected office: 

Vice President of Rivier University's Student Government Association

Vice President of Rivier University's Business Club

Treasurer of Rivier University's Model United Nations Club

Personal: Have lived in Merrimack for 20 years with my family of 8. Have written for college newspaper and various blogs.

Priorities: Public Education and Special Education

Why are you running? I am running for the position of State Representative for District 21 because I was always taught that if you didn’t vote (or get involved) then you have no right to complain about the way things are. I am at a position in my life where I want to get actively involved in State politics. Using my experience and education, I am prepared to discuss and at times, debate proposed changes to our State laws while always representing and protecting the values and best interests of the people of my district.