Chris Thibodeau, Nashua State Representative Candidate

Chris Thibodeau

Age (as of Election Day)

51

Position sought (including district number if applicable)

State Representative Ward 6, District 8

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

My Wife is Kim and we have 4 boys, Ryan, Bryce, Zachary, Trevor, and our four-legged daughter Kennedy.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

Education

Attended the Joe Kubert School of graphic arts in the early 90's, I then transitioned into a technology field and began taking night classes working towards a degree in mechanical design

Occupation

Mechanical designer for 22 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

none

Campaign website

https://www.facebook.com/chris.thibodeau.state.representative/

Why are you seeking elective office?

I have passively payed attention to politics mostly since 2001 after 911 but have never really been involved beyond the typical complaining on social media.

Since the beginning of the pandemic I have started to see many things from our elected representatives that are not in the interest of We The People of these United States, but rather in the interest of the career politicians. In September of 2021 a new awakening happened with the authoritarian government over reaching mandates delivered by our President Joseph Biden, that is when I decided to get involved and demonstrating my opposition of these tyrannical actions. In June of 2022 I was having a conversation with a friend about getting more involved so I decided to run for New Hampshire State Representative. I have never had the desire to become a politician, but these times we are in need to have more of us quiet passive observers getting involved. As the Nashua Ward 6, State Representative I want to be your voice in Concord and make sure the will and desires of my constituents are heard and that my vote reflects it, within the parameters of the Constitution.

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

I need to speak with more residents of ward 6 before i can answer this honestly

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

Both incumbents seeking reelection have voted against a items that I find very important that define who we are as Nashua residents, as granite stateers’ and as Americans.

Voted against protecting the integrity of your elections, whereas I feel the integrity of our election is one of the core things that defines what America is and needs to be protected.

Voted against parental rights and stealing your voice as it related to what your children are being taught, whereas I believe your children are your ultimate responsibility and you should have the final say as to what information is being taught to them.

Voted against limiting increases in your property taxes, whereas I feel you should be able to retain as much of your hard earned money as possible and over spending by our government is the real problem.

They even voted against children being able to have a lemonade beverage stand, whereas I believe that children building an entrepreneurial spirit, a good work ethic and a go get it attitude builds more character than they could ever learn in school.

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

Judging by their voting history it is clear that they feel that the citizens are better off when they are coddled and treated like children, where as I believe that even though we all may need a hand up every now and again, we are better off as a community when we control our future and are able to write our own story.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Small Businesses: Support local business owners that are the backbone of our community and ensure they can continue to thrive.

Taxes: focus on reducing existing taxes and oppose any income or sales tax in New Hampshire and keep your money in your pocket, where it belongs.

Education: Improve public education outcomes by returning focus to the basics ensuring our children are ready for the future that awaits them.

Healthcare: The high cost of healthcare in New Hampshire must be addressed through legislation to bring those costs down and increase accessibility.

Energy costs: Energy costs in New Hampshire are far higher than the national average and it hurts all of us. I will fight to lower those costs.

Veterans: I believe that patriots that defend the United States of America need to be treated like family when they return home from nightmares most of us cannot even fathom, I will fight to ensure they are treated as such.

Term Limits: I will push for term limits for all seats throughout our city, state and federal government to ensure that career politicians keep their focus on what is best for “We the People” instead of their personal political goals and aspirations.

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

I have worked with a variety of personality types and in stressful situations. Those facts along with my core beliefs that we can all make a difference in the community and Live Free and Thrive.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

“seek first to understand, then to be understood” ~ Stephen Covey

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

I can only say that caring more about the people that are impacted by the actions of the executive branch while I represent you, more than I care about any long term political career, shows that my head and heart are in the right place