David Scanlan

David M. Scanlan (born June 14, 1956) is an American politician and election official serving as the Acting Secretary of State of New Hampshire. He assumed office upon the resignation of Bill Gardner on January 10, 2021. He previously served as Deputy Secretary of State of New Hampshire since 2002[1] and was as a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1984 to 2002, becoming Majority Leader of the House in his final term.[2][3]

Not to be confused with David Scanlon.
Dave Scanlan
Secretary of State of New Hampshire
Acting
Assumed office
January 10, 2022
GovernorChris Sununu
Preceded byBill Gardner
Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
December 6, 2000 – December 4, 2002
Preceded byGene Chandler
Succeeded byDavid Hess
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the 11th Grafton district
In office
December 1984 – December 4, 2002
Preceded byCraig Downing
Succeeded byEdmond Gionet
Gregory Sorg
Personal details
Born (1956-06-14) June 14, 1956
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationWest Virginia University (BS)

Early life and career

Scanlan was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Prior to entering politics, be worked as a forester. On January 3, 2022, the New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner announced his retirement as Secretary of State prior to the end of his term. Scanlan has succeeded him on an acting basis until an official vote for the next Secretary by the New Hampshire House of Representatives can occur.[4]

References
  1. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  2. "NH Elections Database » Candidate Profile..." NH Elections Database. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  3. Wadsworth, Karen. "House Journal 3, 2000" (PDF). New Hampshire House Journal. NH House of Representatives.
  4. Merica, Dan (January 3, 2022). "New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner announces retirement after 45 years as the state's top election official". CNN. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
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