Joseph Kenney
Encyclopedia
Joseph D. Kenney is a former Republican
member of the New Hampshire Senate
, representing the 3rd District from 2002 to 2008. Previously he was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from 1994 until 2002.
He ran for Governor of New Hampshire
in 2008. He was the only Republican whose name appeared on the ballot for the September 9 statewide primary, and lost to Gov. John H. Lynch in the November 4 general election.
His former state Senate seat re-opened in February 2009, when his successor William Denley resigned. However, Kenney was unable to run because he had been called up for active service with the United States Marine Corps
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the New Hampshire Senate
New Hampshire Senate
The New Hampshire Senate has been meeting since 1784. It is the upper house of the New Hampshire General Court. It consists of 24 members representing Senate districts based on population...
, representing the 3rd District from 2002 to 2008. Previously he was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
New Hampshire House of Representatives
The New Hampshire House of Representatives is the lower house in the New Hampshire General Court. The House of Representatives consists of 400 members coming from 103 districts across the state, created from divisions of the state's counties. On average, each legislator represents about 3,300...
from 1994 until 2002.
He ran for Governor of New Hampshire
Governor of New Hampshire
The Governor of the State of New Hampshire is the supreme executive magistrate of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.The governor is elected at the biennial state general election in November of even-numbered years. New Hampshire is one of only two states, along with bordering Vermont, to hold...
in 2008. He was the only Republican whose name appeared on the ballot for the September 9 statewide primary, and lost to Gov. John H. Lynch in the November 4 general election.
His former state Senate seat re-opened in February 2009, when his successor William Denley resigned. However, Kenney was unable to run because he had been called up for active service with the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
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External links
- The New Hampshire Senate - Senator Joseph Kenney official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Joseph D. Kenney (NH) profile
- Follow the Money - Joseph D. Kenney
- Joe Kenney for Governor 2008 Exploratory Committee