Frank Edelblut
2017 - Present
2025
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Frank Edelblut is the New Hampshire Commissioner of Education. He assumed office on February 16, 2017. His current term ends on March 23, 2025.
Edelblut (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Governor of New Hampshire. He lost in the Republican primary on September 13, 2016.
Governor Chris Sununu (R) appointed Edelblut as the New Hampshire Commissioner of Education on January 18, 2017. The New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed his nomination on February 15, 2017, and he assumed office on February 16, 2017.[1][2][3] Edelblut was confirmed to a second term on February 17, 2021.[4]
Edelblut is a former Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing District Hillsborough 38 from 2014 to 2016.
Edelblut did not seek re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2016. Instead, Edelblut filed to run as a Republican for governor of New Hampshire in the 2016 election. He was defeated in the Republican primary election.
Biography
Edelblut began his business career as a certified public accountant for an international accounting firm and, later, transitioned to the role of chief financial officer for a public company. He founded his own company in 1990, which he sold in 2009. He has worked as an investor with a focus on start-up companies.[3]
Education
- B.S., business administration, University of Rhode Island
- Master's degree, theological studies, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Political career
New Hampshire Commissioner of Education (2017 - Present)
Edelblut was nominated to serve as the New Hampshire commissioner of education by Governor Chris Sununu (R) on January 18, 2017. The New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed his nomination on February 15, 2017, and he assumed office on February 16, 2017.[1][2]
New Hampshire House of Representatives (2014-2016)
Edelblut served as a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing District Hillsborough 38, from 2014 to 2016.
Appointments
2017
Edelblut was nominated to serve as the New Hampshire commissioner of education by Governor Chris Sununu (R) on January 18, 2017.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Edelblut served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Children and Family Law |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Edelblut filed to run as a Republican candidate for governor of New Hampshire in the 2016 election. He competed with state Sen. Jeanie Forrester, Executive Councilor Chris Sununu, Mayor of Manchester Ted Gatsas, and marketing manager Jon Lavoie in the September 13 Republican primary election. He lost the nomination to Sununu by about 1,000 votes—a margin of less than 1 percent.
Chris Sununu defeated Frank Edelblut, Ted Gatsas, Jeanie Forrester and Jon Lavoie in the New Hampshire Republican primary for governor.
| New Hampshire Republican primary for governor, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chris Sununu |
30.68% | 34,137 |
| Frank Edelblut | 29.79% | 33,149 |
| Ted Gatsas | 20.53% | 22,840 |
| Jeanie Forrester | 17.72% | 19,716 |
| Jon Lavoie | 1.28% | 1,429 |
| Total Votes (300 of 300 precincts reporting) | 111,271 | |
| Source: AP | ||
2014
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014. Incumbent Richard McNamara and Steven Hahn were unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Frank Edelblut and Jim Kofalt were unopposed in the Republican primary. McNamara, Hahn, Edelblut and Kofalt faced off in the general election.[5] Edelblut (R) and incumbent McNamara (D) defeated Hahn (D) and Kofalt (D) in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Edelblut |
25.6% | 4,058 | |
| Democratic | Richard McNamara Incumbent |
25.6% | 4,057 | |
| Democratic | Steven Hahn | 25% | 3,964 | |
| Republican | Jim Kofalt | 23.8% | 3,781 | |
| NA | Scatter | 0% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 15,860 | |||
2012
Edelblut ran for election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 38. Edelblut was unopposed in the September 11 primary and was defeated in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Richard McNamara |
29.1% | 6,066 | |
| Democratic | Richard Sutherland Eaton |
26.5% | 5,519 | |
| Republican | Alexandra Riley | 22.7% | 4,737 | |
| Republican | Frank Edelblut | 21.8% | 4,539 | |
| Total Votes | 20,861 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Edelblut's campaign website included the following positions:
On growing the economy:
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On abortion:
| “ | As our next Governor Frank will support policies that encourage strong families. ... Frank knows life is truly a gift from God and he believes the New Hampshire Constitution guarantees “life” and “liberty” for every soul in New Hampshire.[11][10] | ” |
On the opioid epidemic:
| “ | Recovery can’t be a short term, rotating door through which those with the illness of addiction pass. Recovery must by holistic, long-term (18-24 months) and 24-7. And let’s not rule out faith based solutions. At this time we need to use all the tools in our bag.[12][10] | ” |
On education:
| “ | I believe our education system must help each student achieve his or her potential. I strongly support school choice and empowering local school boards to meet the educational needs in their communities. In an age where products and services are moving toward innovation and individualization, why does government insist that all learning become uniform (“Common” Core)?[13][10] | ” |
On the 2nd Amendment:
| “ | [A]s a gun owner himself, Frank will protect the right to keep and bear arms that not only insures Constitutional liberties but also allows New Hampshire citizens to engage in outdoor activities that are an integral part of our heritage.[14][10] | ” |
On welfare:
| “ | Frank will ensure welfare restrictions are enforced and that those who seek to commit fraud, illegally taking dollars which should go to those truly in need, are adjudicated in a timely manner. Frank will also work to protect the hard working men and women of New Hampshire who fund these programs by opposing welfare expansion which over time could put massive pressure on taxpayers.[10] | ” |
On the environment and renewable energy:
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Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1.
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation-New Hampshire- 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Cornerstone Policy Research: 2015-2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on 15 roll call votes in the House and seven roll call votes in the Senate during the 2015-2016 session.
- Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
- New Hampshire Business and Industry Association: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on business legislation.
- New Hampshire Liberty Alliance: 2016 Liberty Rating report card
- Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes."
- New Hampshire National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 7 to July 1.
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See also
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- House Committees
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Concord Monitor, "Sununu taps Frank Edelblut for N.H. education commissioner," January 18, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Hampshire Union Leader, "Edelblut confirmed as NH education commissioner," February 15, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Department of Education, "Commissioner's Office," accessed April 27, 2017
- ↑ New Hampshire Department of State, "2021 Meetings," accessed February 23, 2021
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Frank Edelblut, "Protecting Jobs & Our Economy," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Frank Edelblut, "Standing Up for Families," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ Frank Edelblut, "Fighting Crime & Opioid Abuse," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ Frank Edelblut, "Educating Our Kids," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ Frank Edlblut, "Defending the 2nd Amendment & Liberty," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ Frank Edelblut, "Valuing Our NH Outdoors," accessed August 30, 2016
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| Preceded by Virginia Barry |
New Hampshire Commissioner of Education 2017-Present |
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New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 38 2014-2016 |
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