Stephen Duprey Explained

Stephen Duprey
Office:Chair of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee
Term Start:1997
Term End:2001
Successor:Chris Ager
State House1:New Hampshire
District1:2nd Carroll
Term Start1:December 6, 1972
Term End1:December 1, 1976
Predecessor1:Guy H. Lagroe
Successor1:M. Susan Found
Party:Republican
Education:New College of Florida (BA)
Cornell University (JD)

Stephen Duprey is a prominent figure in New Hampshire Republican politics and a Republican National Committee member from Concord, New Hampshire.

Political career

In 1972, Duprey was elected to the New Hampshire Legislature and became the country's youngest state representative at age 19.[1] Duprey later served as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party for four terms between 1992 and 1995, and 1997–2001.[2] In January 2020, he resigned after being defeated by Hillsborough County Republican Chair and conservative activist Chris Ager.[3] Duprey and his wife, Susan Duprey have participated in 30 campaigns since 1970.[4]

A moderate Republican, Duprey supports legalized abortion.[3] He endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States in the 2020 General Election.[5]

Personal life

Duprey is a graduate of Cornell Law School. His wife Susan Duprey is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law. They have three children.

In 2010, Duprey was named business leader of the year by the Greater Concord Chamber of Congress.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2011/09/01/couple_is_mainstay_of_republican_politics_in_new_hampshire/ Couple is mainstay of Republican politics in N.H.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20121127222826/https://info.nhpr.org/node/80 GOP Head Calls It Quits
  3. Web site: Axelrod . Tal . Conservative activist wins contest to head New Hampshire Republican Party . January 25, 2020 . . January 25, 2020.
  4. Web site: Steve Duprey.
  5. Web site: Former NHGOP chair, RNC committeeman Duprey endorses Democrat Biden over Trump for president . November 2020 .
  6. http://www.concordnhchamber.com/news.html?article_id=11 News : Congratulations, 2010 Pinnacle Award winners!