NH House Republicans Win Special House Election

Republicans Win Special House Election

Marilinda Garcia Returns to the Republican Caucus

Former Representative Marilinda Garcia is headed back to the State House in Concord following a convincing 800 vote win today over Democrat Sheila Murray in a special election for State Representative in Rockingham County, District 3 (Salem & Windham).

"It is clear that Marilinda's message of smaller government, less spending and lower taxes, especially in this economy, resonated with the voters in Salem and Windham today," said House Republican Leader Sherm Packard (r-Londonderry).

"While people are losing their jobs and watching every penny, House Democrats in Concord have raised taxes by over $200 million dollars and increased spending.  Marilinda's victory today shows how out of touch the Democrats really are with New Hampshire voters. This is truly a mandate for lower taxes and less spending." added Representative Packard.

Today's special election was held due to the resignation of Republican Representative Mark Pearson, who took a job as town manager in Hudson. With the election of Ms. Garcia the Republicans now  hold 176 of the 400 House seats.

"Marilinda should be commended on her well-run campaign. Her team along with the New Hampshire Republican State Committee and the House Republican Victory PAC worked together to run this textbook campaign. I want to especially thank all of the Republican House members who volunteered their time phone banking, poll checking and going door-to-door to help bring back a fellow Republican," said Representative Packard.