For Immediate Release
MANCHESTER, NH July 26, 2021–The mayoral campaign of Manchester Republican Richard Girard released the endorsement of two former state senators, today. Sen. Richard “Dick” Danais and Sen. David Boutin have joined Girard’s efforts to beat Mayor Joyce Craig in the coming elections. Danais represented District 20, which includes Wards 3, 4, 10 & 11. Boutin represented District 16, which includes wards 1, 2 & 12. He also served as a state rep. from Ward 1 and on the Manchester Planning Board.
In announcing the endorsements, Girard thanked both for their service to the city. “Professionally and politically, Dick and Dave have served our city well. They are hardworking, dedicated and conscientious. They had the pulse of their constituencies because they listened and never considered themselves above the voters. They rarely, if ever, ducked difficult issues and, when disagreements arose, remained gentlemanly, not making things personal. It is my honor and pleasure to have their strong support in this campaign.
Here are their statements:
- Former State Senator Dick Danais (District 20)
- Former State Senator David Boutin (District 16)
Danais and Boutin join the 21 below who have thus far endorsed Girard’s bid for mayor:
- Former Hooksett School Board Member John Lyscars
- Right to Know advocate Harriet Cady
- Former Committeewoman Debra Langton (D-at-Large & Ward 2)
- Former Committeeman Bob O’Sullivan (R-Ward 2)
- Former Committeeman Rick Dumont (R-Ward 2)
- Former Alderman Tom Robert (R-Ward 11)
- Former Alderman Real Pinard (I-Ward 6)
- Former Alderman and School Committeeman Russ Ouellette (D-Ward 11)
- Concerned Taxpayers of Manchester Chairman Jim Gaudet
- Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers Chairman Ed Naile (a Democrat)
- Former Manchester Republican Committee Chairman Jerry Thibodeau
- Former Manchester Republican Committee Chairman Jeff Frost
- Alderman Jim Roy (D-Ward 4)
- Former Alderman Tim Reiniger (R-Ward 3)
- Former School Board Member Joe Briggs (I-Ward 2)
- Former State Rep. Kathy Souza (R-Wards 4, 5, 6, & 7)
- Former State Rep. Barbara Hagan (R-Ward 10)
- Senator Bob Smith
- State Senator and former candidate for Governor and US Senate Jim Rubens
- General Don Bolduc
- NH Right to Life (a non-partisan organization)
