Wendy Thomas (politician) explained

State House:New Hampshire
District:Hillsborough 21st
Termstart:December 7, 2022
Party:Democratic
Residence:Merrimack, New Hampshire
Spouse:Marc Nozell
Children:6
Alma Mater:University of Connecticut (BA)
Sacred Heart University (BS)
Termstart2:December 5, 2018
Termend2:December 1, 2020

Wendy E. N. Thomas (born 1958 or 1959) is an American microbiologist and politician who served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2018 until 2020, representing Hillsborough County's 21st district, which contains the town of Merrimack. In 2018, Thomas, a local activist and member of the Democratic Party, successfully ran for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 6.5% of the vote in the multi-member constituency, placing 7th out of the 8 winning candidates.[1] [2] In 2020, Thomas ran for re-election in the 21st district; however, she was defeated in the general election, receiving 6.2% of the vote and placing 10th.

Following the death of incumbent Dick Hinch, Thomas ran in the April 2021 special election for the 21st district.[3] Thomas was narrowly defeated in the general election by Merrimack town councilor William Boyd III, receiving 2,144 votes to Boyd's 2,531.[4] [5] In June 2022, Thomas declared her intent to run again for the 21st district in the 2022 New Hampshire House of Representatives election.[6] Thomas was elected with 6.41% of the vote, placing 5th out of 8.[7]

Thomas suffers from long COVID and has publicly advocated for more awareness for the condition.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-09-16 . Mom of teens who got presidential selfies runs for office . 2022-07-04 . . en.
  2. Web site: Wendy Thomas . 2022-07-04 . . en.
  3. Web site: DeWitt . Ethan . April 14, 2021 . Merrimack Republican Boyd wins House seat . 2022-07-04 . New Hampshire Bulletin . en-US.
  4. Web site: Hillsborough County District 21 (Merrimack) (1) . 2022-07-04 . . en.
  5. Web site: DiStaso . John . 2021-04-14 . Republican Boyd wins NH House seat in closely-watched Merrimack special election . 2022-07-04 . . en.
  6. Thomas . Wendy . WendyENThomas . 1535405144581492736 . My dad, a Marine gave me half of my spine for courage. He taught me to never quit. My step-father was a tail-gunner, he taught me to be calm under pressure. Mom shared her grace. I have filed as a Dem candidate for state rep in Merrimack, NH. Let's do this. . July 3, 2022.
  7. Web site: 2022-11-09 . Full New Hampshire State House 2022 general election results . 2023-01-10 . WMUR . en.
  8. Web site: Timmins . Annmarie . 2022-06-01 . From skepticism to insurance denials, long COVID patients face more than only health challenges . 2022-07-04 . New Hampshire Bulletin . en-US.

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