Hi John,

 

The Freethought Equality Fund has endorsed five New Hampshire incumbents who are members of our community -- Andrew Bouldin, Amanda Gourgue, Kat McGhee, Suzanne Smith, and Tim Smith. The New Hampshire primary is on Tuesday, September 8 - please support these excellent legislators. You'll be hearing about more New Hampshire candidates later this week too. You can see all our 2020 endorsed candidates here. 

 

 

You can learn more about Andrew Bouldin here and make a donation to his campaign here.

 

You can learn more about Amanda Gourgue's campaign here and make a donation to her campaign here.

 

You can learn more about Kat McGhee's campaign here and make a donation to her campaign here.

 

You can learn more about Suzanne Smith here and make a donation to her campaign here.

 

You can learn more about Tim Smith's campaign here and make a donation to his campaign here.

 

Andrew Bouldin is running for re-election to the New Hampshire State House in Hillsborough District 12. He will focus on expanding addiction treatment options to fight the opioid epidemic, and will work for progressive union policies, voting rights, COVID-19 support for families, and criminal justice reform. To prepare students for institutions of higher learning and successful careers, Bouldin advocates for well-funded, safe, and productive public schools. In addition, he is working to repeal an archaic and unconstitutional law encouraging public school teachers to lead students in the Lord’s Prayer. Bouldin is an atheist.

 

Amanda Gourgue is running for re-election to the New Hampshire State House in Strafford County, District 25. Born and raised in New Hampshire, she is running to continue her work promoting “the strength of our communities, the health of our families and a vibrant, growing economy.” In the New Hampshire State House, Gourgue is the Chair of the Environment and Agriculture Committee and has championed legislation protecting the environment, expanding access to healthcare, and safeguarding civil rights for all. In her next term, she will continue to fight for access to quality public education, affordable housing, clean energy policies, environmental policies to provide clean air and safe water for all, a favorable business environment creating access to good jobs with fair competitive wages and benefits, enforcement of safe working conditions and retirement and pension security, and effective public transportation. Gourgue is a student of all religions but doesn’t practice any.

 

Kat McGhee is seeking re-election to the New Hampshire State House in Hillsborough 27. McGhee worked in technology as a Project Management Professional for over 20 years and has volunteered on several local boards and chaired several organizations. As a State Representative on the Science,Technology & Energy Committee, she fights for environmentally sound energy policies and smart community-based solutions. Kat is a strong proponent of government accountability and evidence-based decision-making. In her next term, her priorities include helping to strengthen New Hampshire’s post-pandemic economy, adequately funding public education, fighting the influence of money in politics and making sure New Hampshire works for all Granite Staters. McGhee does not practice any religion.

 

Suzanne Smith is running for re-election to the New Hampshire State House in Grafton 8. First elected in 2008, she is the chair of the Committee on Resources, Recreation, and Development. She serves as co-chair of her town’s Conservation Commission and chairs the state Committee on Aquatic Invasive Species. Smith has championed bills investing in energy efficiency, expanding sustainable, local energy solutions, and working to assure clean drinking and groundwater for all NH citizens. When re-elected, she will continue her work increasing voter access, funding public education, and improving access to affordable healthcare for all. Smith is not affiliated with a religious organization.

 

Tim Smith is running for re-election to New Hampshire’s State House in the Hillsborough District 17. He is also a Major in the Civil Air Patrol and a member of the New Hampshire Democratic State Committee. Smith was first elected in 2012 and is serving in his fourth term. He promotes policy that will empower everyday people to improve their circumstances such as supporting public education and ensuring a viable social safety net. Smith has introduced legislation to protect rape victims from child custody lawsuits, enhanced penalties for corrupt contractors and corporate criminals, and a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. Smith is a lifelong atheist. 

 

 

 

Sincerely,

Ron Millar

PAC Coordinator

 

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