Dear Representative Candidate,
Thank you for running for a seat in the NH House of Representatives. Here’s to a successful campaign! For those of you who will serve your first term, I hope I can welcome you to the NH House of Representatives. For those of you running for re-election, I look forward to your return. I’m excited to work together to make New Hampshire an even better place to work, play, and raise a family.
Once each of us has been elected, one of our first orders of business will be to elect the next Speaker of the House. My name is Len Turcotte, and it is my honor to announce my candidacy for this position. Having served in the House of Representatives for four terms, I understand the importance of having leadership that has the courage of its convictions, with the ability to translate that conviction into a vision, and the influence to unite the House to make that vision a reality. A House Speaker needs to maintain decorum, treat all members with respect, communicate clearly, listen attentively, lead strategically, and fight for the House of Representatives positions in negotiations with other governmental bodies. Having successfully honed these skills in my professional career, I have brought my experience to the hallowed halls of the State House, where, in a previous term, I served as an advisor to the Majority Leader while simultaneously serving on three important committees: Redistricting, Finance, and Labor. This past term, I served as Chairman of the Municipal and County Government Committee. I strive to be one of the hardest-working members of our House, and my record shows that. Those of you who have worked in the Legislature before, know how much time and dedication are required to juggle all of these responsibilities and to do them well.
However, no single person’s experience or skill is sufficient to bear the burden of serving our citizens. Therefore, I have sought out and assembled a preliminary advisory/campaign team to help me cast and execute our vision for the Republican Caucus and our State of New Hampshire. The managers of this effective and expanding team will be led by Representatives JD Bernardy and Katelyn Kuttab. This group comes with a unique mix of skills, diverse backgrounds, and a range of valuable experience and tenure. Without exception, they are committed to a strong work ethic, a passionate stand for the issues that matter to Granite Staters, and a firm commitment to the Republican ideals outlined in our NHGOP Platform.
Our team has a vision. We believe in putting our commitments in writing so that we can be crystal clear about what matters most. Our “Vision for the Granite State” and “FAQs”, developed by our advisory team, can be found on our website, as noted at the bottom of this email. Remember, when you elect me as Speaker, you’re getting the entire team! I urge you to take the time to read and consider our vision. I believe you will find it as inspirational as our team does.
You may have already been contacted by other potential Speaker candidates in an effort to gain your immediate commitment to their candidacy. I would strongly encourage you to avoid such a hasty commitment. Instead, learn about the candidates from their mailers, websites, and, most importantly, from fellow candidates and returning House members. If this is your first time running, it is even more important for you to seek out the advice of someone you trust. Lastly, you may be pressured into wearing a “pledge pin” to show loyalty to another candidate seeking your eventual vote for Speaker. You will receive no such pressure from our team, and you may consider wearing any pins given to you in a prominent place to show your gratitude for that candidate’s service in the House of Representatives.
Sometime after the general election, you will have the responsibility to cast your secret ballot for the next Speaker of the House. Between now and then, I intend to generate confidence that I can be entrusted with that honor. Look for future emails and website updates with information intended to make your vote for Speaker an easy choice. In the meantime, please reach out to me or any member of our team at the contact information listed below. We want to hear from you and look forward to speaking with you!
I will wholeheartedly champion this vision and tirelessly fight to elevate the reputation and role of the New Hampshire House of Representatives as the guardian of our citizens’ right to live free or die!
Sincerely,
Representative Len Turcotte
Candidate for Speaker of the House
Website: TurcotteforSpeaker.com
Len’s Email: [email protected]
Len’s Cell: 603-969-1026
Katelyn’s Email: [email protected]
Katelyn’s Cell: 603-689-8065
JD’s Email: [email protected]
JD’s Cell: 603-969-5796