Susan Almy
2022 - Present
2026
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Susan Almy (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Grafton 17. She assumed office on December 7, 2022. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.
Almy (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Grafton 17. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Susan Almy earned a B.A. from Swarthmore College in 1968 and a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1974. Almy has served on the Upper Valley Housing Coalition, the Grafton County executive committee, and the Housing First Group of Housing Advocates and Builders.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Almy was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Almy was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Almy served on the following committees:
New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Almy served on the following committees:
New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Ways and Means, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Almy served on this committee:
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• Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17
Incumbent Susan Almy won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy (D) | 99.4 | 6,376 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 36 |
Total votes: 6,412 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17
Incumbent Susan Almy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy | 99.9 | 1,671 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1 |
Total votes: 1,672 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17
Incumbent Susan Almy won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy (D) | 99.3 | 4,985 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 33 |
Total votes: 5,018 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17
Incumbent Susan Almy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy | 99.9 | 1,395 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 |
Total votes: 1,397 | ||||
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2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy (D) | 21.7 | 5,466 |
✔ | George Sykes (D) | 21.2 | 5,352 | |
✔ | Laurel Stavis (D) | 20.3 | 5,122 | |
✔ | Richard Abel (D) | 20.2 | 5,082 | |
Joshua Flanders (R) | 8.6 | 2,177 | ||
Michael Balog (R) | 7.9 | 1,998 |
Total votes: 25,197 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 (4 seats)
Incumbent Susan Almy, incumbent George Sykes, incumbent Laurel Stavis, and incumbent Richard Abel advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy | 26.5 | 1,974 |
✔ | George Sykes | 24.7 | 1,842 | |
✔ | Laurel Stavis | 24.3 | 1,813 | |
✔ | Richard Abel | 24.3 | 1,810 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 |
Total votes: 7,449 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 (4 seats)
Joshua Flanders and Michael Balog advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joshua Flanders | 50.9 | 436 | |
✔ | Michael Balog | 45.9 | 393 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 27 |
Total votes: 856 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 (4 seats)
Incumbent Susan Almy, incumbent George Sykes, Laurel Stavis, and incumbent Richard Abel defeated Michael Balog in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy (D) ![]() | 23.4 | 4,422 |
✔ | George Sykes (D) | 22.9 | 4,328 | |
✔ | Laurel Stavis (D) | 22.8 | 4,318 | |
✔ | Richard Abel (D) | 22.2 | 4,202 | |
Michael Balog (R) | 8.6 | 1,636 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 |
Total votes: 18,928 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 (4 seats)
Incumbent Susan Almy, Laurel Stavis, incumbent George Sykes, and incumbent Richard Abel advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Susan Almy ![]() | 26.1 | 1,298 |
✔ | Laurel Stavis | 24.9 | 1,239 | |
✔ | George Sykes | 24.8 | 1,234 | |
✔ | Richard Abel | 24.3 | 1,208 |
Total votes: 4,979 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 (4 seats)
Michael Balog advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Michael Balog | 100.0 | 362 |
Total votes: 362 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016.
Incumbent Richard Abel, incumbent Susan Almy, incumbent George Sykes, and incumbent Andrew White defeated Michael Balog in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Grafton 13 general election.[2][3]
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Grafton 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
21.05% | 4,167 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
23.18% | 4,589 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
22.13% | 4,380 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
21.75% | 4,306 | |
Republican | Michael Balog | 11.89% | 2,353 | |
Total Votes | 19,795 | |||
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State |
Incumbent Richard Abel, incumbent Susan Almy, incumbent George Sykes, and incumbent Andrew White were unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Grafton 13 Democratic primary.[4][5]
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Grafton 13 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Democratic | ![]() | |
Democratic | ![]() | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Michael Balog ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Grafton 13 Republican primary.[4][5]
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Grafton 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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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. Four candidates were unopposed in the Democratic primary, and four candidates were unopposed in the Republican primary.[6] The general election was contested by four Democrats and four Republicans. The Democrats were Richard Abel, and incumbents Susan Almy, George Sykes, and Andrew White. The Republicans participants were Mike Long, Michael Balog, Raul Cervantes, and Daniel A. Nash. All four Democrats were victorious over the Republicans in the general election.[7]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | ![]() |
18% | 3,121 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
17.2% | 2,989 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
17% | 2,943 | |
Democratic | ![]() |
16.1% | 2,795 | |
Republican | Daniel A. Nash | 9.2% | 1,596 | |
Republican | Mike Long | 8% | 1,383 | |
Republican | Raul Cervantes | 7.3% | 1,264 | |
Republican | Michael Balog | 7.1% | 1,236 | |
NA | Scatter | 0% | 3 | |
Total Votes | 17,330 |
2012
Almy won re-election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Grafton 13. Almy advanced past the September 11 primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Almy was re-elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[10][11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Almy won re-election by finishing second for the four-seat Grafton 11 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 4,213 votes behind Democrat Laurie Harding (4,246) and ahead of Democrats Gene Andersen (3,993) and Franklin Gould (3,926), Republican Charles Marshall (2,107), and "Others" (32).[12]
Follow the Money did not report any campaign contributions from District 11.[13]
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4,246 | |||
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4,213 | |||
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3,993 | |||
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3,926 | |||
Charles Marshall (R) | 2,107 | |||
Others | 32 |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Susan Almy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Almy's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
restoring enough revenue to maintain essential services reducing the growing bureaucratic paperwork required of the non-profits that provide most of those services at bargain rates improving condominium/homeowner association governance
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
revenue and budget. We have been reducing revenues by cutting taxes every way we could think of for the wealthiest out-of-state corporations, who have no reason to expand here unless we can solve workforce constraints that require budget help. We have gotten the same revenue uplifts for two years that everyone else in the country got, and they are considered at risk for the future. We reacted by throwing one-time money at a few areas that would look good in elections, and cutting taxes, our future, more.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
People from both parties that, while mostly following their party philosophies, recognized reality and worked together on solutions to major problems - on fiscal requirements, on addiction, on obeying the Constitution and our laws. Sadly, there are fewer of them this decade.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
don't know
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Ethics. Following the rules. Learning how to read the numbers. Getting to know what a household making under $60,000 (over half our people) has to do to make ends meet. Seeking out people you don't always get along with and listening to them.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
22 years of experience at this. academic and then real-life training in analyzing and building productive systems. Caring deeply about addiction, about those who rarely get a break from life, and about making sure our state's economy and people do not slip back into the poverty suffered through to the 1960's.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
learn from your constituents and the people who have been trying to do the best by our government what the problems are, and try to solve them. avoid simple politicized claims and slogans.
What legacy would you like to leave?
People who could finally get to the next tax reform we've needed for 25 years and stabilize our government so our economy and people can thrive, not just those who come in wealthy late in life but those born here.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Watching JFK be inaugurated on the tv.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
First paid job was 10 weeks doing social science computer analysis on a mainframe after college. Next one was a decade working for the Rockefeller Foundation evaluating programs, starting introduction of social scientists into the international agricultural research system, and then for 6 years running a university-based rural development program and teaching research methods for masters-level economists in the poorest part of Brazil.
What happened on your most awkward date?
can't remember.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas, I get to see my sister's kids and old friends. Thanksgiving, ditto for my extended family.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Stephen J Gould, any of them. I love thoughtful science.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
No idea
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
A market-place cheap batik of three gorgeous Masai women I bought in Nairobi in 1972.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Don't remember
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
I have lost a lot of friends and relatives, some tragically and painfully.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The House does good detail work (usually) on specific bills, being specialized in committees, which the Senate rarely does. The Senate being only 24 is easier to corrupt, and easier for the majority party to enforce unity on and stonewall compromises with House and/or Governor.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not necessarily. But you have to take the time to learn how to make things work, so two-term-limits just lets the staff decide everything that ideological blinders don't decide.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Restoring the services we had (under progressive Republicans) 25 and 35 years ago, at least the ones that are still able to be effective in this age at supporting a thriving economy, good jobs, and decent lifestyles for all of us.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Interaction of ideas, not just trying to force poorly-thought-out solutions on the rest of us.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
I think I've explained it already. Yes
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Independent council
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
see above
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I am a junior member of same, would rather not be at top
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
no
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In 2023, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 29.
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In 2022, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 26.
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In 2021, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24.
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In 2011, the 162nd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 5 through July 1.
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2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ The General Court of New Hampshire, "Representative Susan Almy (d)," accessed May 19, 2023
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State General Election - November 4, 2008," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Campaign Contributions," accessed May 22, 2014
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Preceded by Joshua Adjutant (D) |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 17 2022-Present |
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New Hampshire House of Representatives Grafton 13 1996-2022 |
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