Politics & Government

Republicans Announce Support for Gilmour

More than 50 Republicans from Nashua and the district endorse incumbent Democrat state Senator.

State Sen. Peggy Gilmour announced on Oct. 9, more than 50 Republicans from Greater Nashua and across Senate District 12 have endorsed her campaign for reelection.

The list includes current and former elected officials, as well as business and community leaders with strong ties to the district.

“I am honored to have the backing of so many Republican community leaders across the district supporting my work in the State Senate” said Gilmour. “As an elected official, I have and will continue to serve with an open mind and an open ear. We will only move New Hampshire forward by working together and focusing on practical, common sense solutions – regardless of partisan politics. I am proud that this list of supporters demonstrates the faith my constituents have in me to do just that.”

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“Sen. Gilmour demonstrates leadership in every role she takes, is an active member of our community, and always puts the needs of her constituents first. While I may not see eye to eye with Peggy on 100 percent of issues, I know she’s there for what matters – and she never hesitates to give a frank answer. As a lifelong Republican, I wholeheartedly endorse Sen. Gilmour to continue working for New Hampshire’s best interests in Concord.” – Ed Lecius

“I have always admired Sen. Gilmour’s honesty and work ethic. She has been great for our community in so many ways, and I’ve always found Peggy to be fair and completely above board - exactly the kind of person that I want making policy decisions.” – Paul Hebert

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Republicans for Gilmour include:

  • Alderman Brian McCarthy, Nashua
  • Alderman Rick Dowd, Nashua
  • Arthur O’Leary, Hollis
  • Bud and Phyllis King, Hollis
  • Carol Farmer, Nashua
  • Carol Kelly, Nashua
  • David Emus, Hollis
  • David Heath, Nashua
  • Deborah Novotny, Nashua
  • Dr. Ed Klopfer, Hollis
  • Dr. Robert Moheban, Nashua
  • Ed Lecius, Merrimack
  • Elizabeth Bucknam, Hollis
  • Ellen Curelop, Nashua
  • Fran Coulter, Hollis
  • Francisco and Peggy Siega, Hollis
  • H. Taylor Caswell III, Hollis
  • Former Republican State Rep. Dick Drisko, Hollis
  • Former Republican State Sen. Jim Squires, Hollis
  • Harold & Nancy Carta, Greenville
  • Hon. Susan Emerson, Rindge
  • Jim Tollner, Nashua
  • Joe Litwin, HollisKevin Halloran, Nashua
  • Chris Stawasz, Hollis
  • Linda Lovering, Hollis
  • Mary Ann Crowell, Brookline
  • Maureen Curdo, Hollis
  • Neil Rogers, Nashua
  • Paul Edmunds, Hollis
  • Paul Hebert, Nashua
  • Peggy Proko-Weisman, Hollis
  • Peter Proko, Hollis
  • Raul Blanche, Hollis
  • Richard and Vivian Wilbourg, Mason
  • Richard Lannan, Nashua business leader
  • Sally Sadler, Hollis
  • Sally Streeter, Nashua
  • Sandy Johnson, Hollis
  • Stephanie Streeter, Brookline
  • Sue Birch, Hollis
  • Sue Holmes, Hollis
  • Sylvia Eggleston, Hollis
  • Thomas Digiacinto, U.S. Army Veteran, Hollis
  • Tom Morin, Hollis
  • Tom Norton, Hollis
  • Vincent Kelly, Nashua

For more information on Sen. Gilmour and her campaign, visit peggygilmour.com.

Submitted text. Courtesy photo.

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