Thomas H. DeBlois (born April 22, 1945) is an American politician who formerly served as a member of the New Hampshire Senate for the 18th district. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Betsi DeVries.[1] In 2012, he decided not to seek a second term and, instead, ran for the 4th district seat on the Executive Council of New Hampshire, narrowly losing the Republican nomination.

Tom DeBlois
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 18th district
In office
December 1, 2010 – December 5, 2012
Preceded byBetsi DeVries
Succeeded byDonna Soucy
Personal details
Born (1945-04-22) April 22, 1945 (age 79)
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpousePeggy McGuire
Alma materUniversity of New Hampshire
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
United States Army Reserve

Electoral history edit

Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
New Hampshire Senate, 18th district
Nov 2, 2010[2] General Thomas H. DeBlois Republican 8,439 56.57
Betsi L. DeVries Democratic 6,450 43.23
Scatter 30 0.20
Incumbent lost; seat switched from Democratic to Republican

References edit

  1. ^ "Leadership Emerges in Concord". New Hampshire Business Review. December 3, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  2. ^ "2010 General Election Results, State Senate". New Hampshire Secretary of State. Retrieved June 11, 2018.

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