William Marsh (New Hampshire politician) explained

William Marsh
State House:New Hampshire
Term Start:December 7, 2016
Term End:December 7, 2022
Predecessor:Ted Wright
Successor:Mark McConkey
Michael Costable
Birth Date:28 March 1958
Birth Place:Pennsylvania, U.S.
Residence:Brookfield, New Hampshire
Spouse:Stefanie
Children:5
Party:Democratic (2021–present)
Otherparty:Republican (until 2021)
Alma Mater:Dartmouth College (AB, MD)

William M. Marsh[1] (born March 28, 1958) is an American politician formerly serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Carroll 8th district.[2] [3] [4] He was first elected to the State House in 2016 as a Republican.[5] [6] [7]

Early life

Marsh was born in Pennsylvania and he graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1976. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1979 and Dartmouth Medical School in 1982.

Career

On September 14, 2021, Marsh, an ophthalmologist and the Brookfield health officer, switched parties from Republican to Democratic because his Republican colleagues had organized a rally against the Biden administration's new vaccine mandates (see).[8]

In February 2022, Marsh announced that he was going to retire from the State House in order to challenge Jeb Bradley in the New Hampshire Senate.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William M. . Marsh . William M Marsh MD . . September 19, 2021.
  2. Web site: William Marsh's Biography . . September 19, 2021.
  3. Web site: Representative William Marsh . wmarshmd.com . September 19, 2021.
  4. Web site: Representative William Marsh (D). . September 16, 2021.
  5. Web site: NH State House - Carroll 8 . Our Campaigns . February 26, 2017 . September 19, 2021.
  6. News: Republican Leadership Re-Elected in Concord. December 7, 2016. Associated Press. Valley News. Kathleen. Ronayne.
  7. Web site: Representative Ted Wright (R). . September 19, 2021.
  8. News: New Hampshire lawmaker switches parties, joining Democrats because of GOP views on vaccines and masks . Caroline . Anders . . September 15, 2021 . September 19, 2021.
  9. Web site: State rep who switched parties in 2021 to challenge New Hampshire Senate majority leader . February 9, 2022 .
  10. Web site: Marsh to challenge Bradley for Senate .