Former Salem State Rep. Begins Joint Venture with RightVoter

MANCHESTER, NH – RightVoter, a political strategy organization, has begun a partnership with the former House Majority Leader in an effort to get Republicans elected to the public office during the 2016 cycle.

DJ Bettencourt, a Republican who served in the Legislature between 2005 and 2012, and was House Majority Leader during the 2011-2012 term, and the org have agreed to a joint venture, to assist state Rep. Leon Rideout’s state Senate campaign in District 1.

"Over the years, I have seen the partners at RightVoter in action as they combine tested grassroots tactics with the most state-of-the-art technology available,” Bettencourt said in an email. “I have also had the privilege of getting to know many of the strongest conservative voices in the Granite State. I strongly believe that if we as Republicans want to be successful in November, we must ensure our best campaign teams are working with our finest candidates. That is why I am incredibly excited about this new joint venture with RightVoter and the important work we will be doing with bold candidates like Rep. Leon Rideout as he fights to be the next State Senator for District 1.”

Rideout represents Coos County District 7 and has served on both the Labor and Industrial Affairs committees. He’s described as "a staunch fiscal conservative and tax fighter who has worked for smaller, more accountable and transparent state government." Rideout served as a Marine for 26 years and was also a Lanchester firefighter for 27 years. He currently runs a small motor sales and service business.

Bettencourt is currently engaged in both nonprofit and charitable work and recently worked as director of Development and Community Relations at the Salem Animal Rescue League, has served on the Board of directors for the New Hampshire Homeland Heroes Foundation, and the New Hampshire Federation of Humane Organizations. He also serves on Salem’s Budget Committee.