Edith 'Dee' Hogan, Nashua State Representative Candidate

Edith "Dee" Hogan

Age (as of Election Day)

73

Position Sought

State Representative

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

I have three adult daughters and three grandchildren.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No, unless you consider my 22-year-old daughter who serves in the Air National Guard.

Education

I graduated from high school and I have a lifetime of learning experience as a mom.

Occupation

I am retired. I was a volunteer for 30 years in the Nashua Public Schools. I was a service representative for six years for several major retailers.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

I was a State Representative for 3 terms. I served one term as Vice Chair of House Children and Family Law Committee.

Campaign website

https://www.facebook.com/DeeHoganStateRep/

Why are you seeking elective office?

I'm seeking elective office because I feel that I can work in a bipartisan way with those of differing views in a civil and respectful manner, which I think is lacking recently.

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

The single most pressing issue is education. I would work to institute school choice for families allowing a stipend for each child to attend a school of their choice.

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

In my previous three terms as a state rep, I attended and represented my constituents 100% of the time as compared to only 69%, as one of my state reps has. I have and always will stand for our national anthem, flag, and country compared with one of my state reps who declines to stand for the anthem at House sessions. I would not verbally demean opposing party members.

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

See above.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

Support for Second Amendment and Constitution/Protecting Veterans Rights/Quality Education Through School Choice/Advocate for Small Business/No New Taxes/Accountable Government/Bring Back Jobs/Support Our Police/Affordable Prescription Drugs

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

In the past I held the office of Vice Chair of the Children and Family Law Committee and showed I could hold a leadership position successfully and amicably.

The best advice ever shared with me was …

The best advice ever shared with me was by the wife of a previous mayor of my city. She told me that after representing our ward for one term as a state rep that everyone should do the same, as her term gave her new perspectives on local and state government, and appreciation for the effort and time it takes to represent constituents. So true!

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

In my three terms at the state house I was recognized each year for my beliefs and my constituents: 2007/Cornerstone Policy Research Defense of Family Award, 2009/NH Liberty Alliance Legislator of the Year Award, and 2016/American Conservative Union Conservative Excellent Award. I worked with Secretary of State Gardner to implement the photo requirement for those voters with no identification. I consider myself a principled constitutional conservative.