Jason Riddle
Jason Riddle (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on September 10, 2024.
Riddle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jason Riddle was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2006 to 2010. Riddle earned an associate degree from Naugatuck Valley Community College in 2014 and a bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2016. His career experience includes working in shipping.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Democratic primary)
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
Maggie Goodlander defeated Lily Williams in the general election for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Maggie Goodlander (D) | 52.9 | 211,641 |
 | Lily Williams (R)  | 47.0 | 187,810 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 367 | ||
| Total votes: 399,818 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sterling Sykes (Independent)
- Ryan Donnelly (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
Maggie Goodlander defeated Colin Van Ostern in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maggie Goodlander | 63.7 | 42,960 |
 | Colin Van Ostern | 36.1 | 24,342 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 67,462 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Neenos (D)
- Annie Kuster (D)
- Becky Whitley (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lily Williams | 35.6 | 22,040 |
 | Vikram Mansharamani | 26.7 | 16,565 | |
 | Bill Hamlen | 15.9 | 9,860 | |
 | Paul Wagner | 3.8 | 2,329 | |
 | Casey Crane | 3.3 | 2,046 | |
 | Randall Clark | 3.0 | 1,866 | |
| William Harvey | 2.8 | 1,743 | ||
 | Jay Mercer | 2.5 | 1,573 | |
 | Jason Riddle | 1.4 | 869 | |
 | Robert D'Arcy | 1.2 | 714 | |
 | Michael Callis | 1.0 | 632 | |
 | Tom Alciere | 1.0 | 623 | |
 | Gerard Beloin | 0.9 | 552 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 533 | ||
| Total votes: 61,945 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Kilbane (R)
- Hillary Seeger (R)
- Robin Ng (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
Incumbent Annie Kuster defeated Bob Burns in the general election for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Annie Kuster (D) | 55.8 | 171,636 |
 | Bob Burns (R) | 44.1 | 135,579 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 369 | ||
| Total votes: 307,584 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
Incumbent Annie Kuster advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Annie Kuster | 99.3 | 48,630 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 324 | ||
| Total votes: 48,954 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Burns | 33.0 | 21,065 |
 | George Hansel | 29.8 | 19,024 | |
| Lily Williams | 24.6 | 15,729 | |
 | Scott Black | 3.5 | 2,211 | |
| Jay Mercer | 3.3 | 2,085 | |
 | Dean Poirier | 3.2 | 2,047 | |
| Michael Callis | 1.8 | 1,133 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 574 | ||
| Total votes: 63,868 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeffrey Greeson (R)
- Jeff Cozzens (R)
- Jason Riddle (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jason Riddle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Riddle's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a recently released January 6th political prisoner with a message of hope. As the Capitol Riot continues to evolve in the media, the presence of an actual witness in politics will offer a voice to a new subjugated class. I believe there is room for compromise between Democrats and Republicans and I will fight to find common grounds for all Americans regardless of race, gender, or creed.
- Prison and justice reforms begins with legalization of marijuana.
- Abortion like it or not, is here to stay.
- Guns don't kill people, regulations do.
My incarceration was rejuvenating because I was able to meet so many people directly influenced by President Trump's prison reform. The first Republican President in history to lower our prison population I will continue to fight for social justice. Federally legalized marijuana will take the profits out of drug dealers hands and bolster our economy. It will allow our law enforcement to focus on the fentanyl epidemic that is plaguing our country. Despite my past I am a friend of law enforcement, but cuts will be beneficial and discontinue our decline into a police state. Once in office I will propose legislation to discontinue the TSA. The TSA is a national embarrassment that repeatedly fails safety inspections and can be more suitably run by a private security company. This is the sort of middle ground I will aim for once in office.
While incarcerated I read a biography on Frederick Douglass. I am not comparing my 90 day incarceration to slavery but I found his story inspirational, despite constant vitriol from friends and foes, he continued to fight to better the circumstances of his race. He even traveled south later in life to meet his former slave owners. I've learned from Frederick Douglass's dedication and will try to mirror his compassion moving forward in life.
Frederick Douglass's biography, especially if you are insulted by my sarcasm. It was his favorite debate tactic.
You can't take your processions with you, money should not be the motivating factor in everything you do. Generosity, kindness, and spreading a message of hope and inspiration will elevate the elected official as their career progresses.
I am relentless and passionate. I want to help others and break the glass ceilings the current political elites have built to stop average citizens from seeking office.
First: Listen
Second: Respond
Third: Act
I was crazy but kept it interesting.
OJ Simpson Trial, I remember believing the limo driver did it. I was 6 years old.
Dunkin Donuts, 5 years.
Impossible to answer but if you are a history buff like me I recommend "Our First Civil War," by HW Brands. Did you know that Benjamin Franklin's son was a British Loyalist? He was captured by Patriots and subsequently exchanged with the British for the President of Delaware. Can't make this stuff up.
Lets Start a Riot
Alcohol, I am happy to have entered into recovery on October 15, 2022.
It is the only branch of government that is elected directly from voters.
Depends. In California they are proposing criminalizing gas powered vehicles despite rolling black outs. This demonstrates a disconnect between the people, and the legislative representatives. California needs less government experience and more minds emanated in reality.
We continue to repeat mistakes we've made in the past. Supporting Ukraine is one example.
Yes, do a good job and you'll get elected to another term. It's just that simple.
Ron DeSantis, he has a flair for calling out the hypocrisies of WOKE culture.
I am happy to have to joined the sober community in my neighborhood. I have heard several inspiring stories which have contributed to my decision to run.
What's worse than having ants in your pants? Uncles.
We have more in common then we have differences. There's always room for compromise, BLM and justice reform is one example. Defunding the police is ridiculous but there's room for improvement. Disbanding the TSA will be a step in the right direction.
Time to cut spending.
To lock all the Nancy Pelosi's up and stop the flagrant unhidden insider trading.
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2022
Jason Riddle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Riddle's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Proud Trump supporter fed up with big government, dishonest media, and depression era business growth.
- All Lives Matter
- The Steal Is Real
- No Mask No Problem
We need to end these mandates yesterday! We need to stop the never ending lies propagated by Mr. Fauci.
The government has used this treatable virus as an excuse to overreach and they overbear their authority.
What’s going to happen when our country is faced with a real crisis. We all know that when some people are given power they won’t give it up.
On Election Day we need to get our freedom back!
President Donald Trump is the greatest living President America has ever seen.
Looking back and moving forward I gain inspiration from the memory of President Andrew Jackson. He is the definition of a real American and a model of greatness that all men should hope to achieve.
He took this beautiful experiment our Founding Fathers started and made it better.
John Adam’s by David McCullough is a good reference in you’re interested in my politics. He put what is right ahead of image.
I listen and am used to criticism.
It’s ok to have fun, no matter what the stakes.
I remember the OJ Simpson trial when I was seven years old. Johnny Cochran had us so confused that I was convinced it was the limo driver
I started at Dunkin Donuts when I was in high school. My boss paid me $300 to quit the football team. After high school I moved into the baking department where I worked on and off in between college and the military.
Catcher in the Rye and I still don’t know why. I’ve read it at least three times and if I were to start it today I wouldn’t be able to stop until I finished.
A remake of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” by the Barenaked Ladies.
Mental health but I don’t let it keep me down.
They have the ability to challenge the President.
No, get the career politicians out of office. They got us into this mess.
Coronavirus is just another norm of everyday life. Convincing those who are frightened won’t be easy. Once we allow those who aren’t, to live their everyday lives, they’ll see the truth behind this giant exaggeration.
My participation in the January 6th riot offers a unique perspective to the ongoing investigation.
Yes, twice as long as I need.
Bring them on, we need more of them.
Senator Rand Paul is one of the most intelligent men in politics. If he’s for it, it’s probably a good idea.
I’ve watched people lose their businesses, their homes, even their freedom due to government overreach since the shutdown. The government is responsible for more deaths than Coronavirus will ever claim. These dark times are the driving force behind this movement.
Why do cops smell? Because they’re on duty.
Always, life is a constant compromise.
I will be wary of organization that wants to be my friend when it comes time to spend money. It’s for the people, not special interests.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 7, 2022
