David Cote (politician)
David Cote | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office March 2, 2022 – December 7, 2022 Acting: March 2, 2022 – March 25, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Renny Cushing |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Wilhelm |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office December 1, 1990 – July 5, 2023[2] | |
| Constituency | Hillsborough 3rd (2022–2023) 31st (2012–2022) 23rd (2004–2012) 62nd (2002–2004) 29th (1992–2002) 25th (1990–1992) |
| In office December 1, 1982 – December 1, 1988 | |
| Constituency | Hillsborough 25th (1984–1988) 27th (1982–1984) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1960 Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
David E. Cote (born October 28, 1960) is an American politician in the state of New Hampshire. He is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, sitting as a Democrat from the Hillsborough 3 district, having been first elected in 1982 and serving until his resignation in 2023. Cote served as House Democratic Leader, and had served as Chair and ranking member on the Election Law and Judiciary committees, as well as ranking member of the Redistricting Committee in 2021-2.[3][4] As of early 2022, he had not cast a floor vote or attended an in-person House session since March 11, 2020 due to COVID health concerns.[5] On July 5, 2023, Cote resigned after the New Hampshire House refused to allow continued remote participation.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "David E. Cote". NHPR Elections Database.
- ^ a b Porter, Steven (July 5, 2023). "Long-serving lawmaker who fought for remote access to N.H. house resigns". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "Welcome to the NH General Court | NH General Court".
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ "Frustrated NH Dems Ask: Where Is 'Leader' David Cote?".
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