Bill Denley

Democratic state senate candidate Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich) has called his opponent state Sen.-elect Bill Denley (R-Wakefield) to tell him that Martin is withdrawing his request for a recount in the senate District 3 race.

After losing to Denley by 526 votes Martin requested that the New Hampshire Secretary of State conduct a recount. The recount was scheduled to be conducted on Tuesday but will now not take place.

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen said that the Republicans were able to have some success in down-ballot races on election night.

"I feel pretty good because the election could have been a lot worse," Cullen said. "The fact that we more than held our own in legislative races is hearting."

After months of candidates campaigning and spending records amount of money, the New Hampshire state senate has not changed hands.

The Democrats maintain a 14-10 advantage in the state senate, the same margin they had coming into Election Day. Not a single seat changed hands.

Bill Denley (R-Wakefield) has won the open seat in senate District 3.

Denley defeated Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich) in the seat that state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) abandoned to run for governor.

October 24, 2008

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact Grant Bosse (603) 748-3659

Bill Denley Calls for Responsible Budgeting
Martin Ducks Tough Questions

(Ossipee)  Republican State Senate candidate Bill Denley called for responsible budgeting, acccurate revenue forecasts, and fighting higher taxes. Denley opposed the 17.5% budget increased passed by the Democratic majority, and was a leading critic of borrowing money to balance the state budget.

October 23, 2008

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact Grant Bosse (603) 748-3659

Bill Denley Stands Up for Record of Service
Martin Ducks Responsibility for Nasty Attacks

(Wakefield)  Republican State Senate candidate Bill Denley stood up for his lifetime of service to his town, his state, and his country in the face of nasty, personal attacks from Democratic opponent Bud Martin.  Martin and the Democratic Party have flooded District 3 with mailers attacking Denley, accusing him of voting against children, seniors, and families.  The two candidates answered questions from 60 voters at the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce Candidates' Forum at the Wakefield Opera House.

Former Republican Gov. Walter Peterson has endorsed the Democratic candidate in the state senate district three race.

Peterson has endorsed Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich) over Wakefield Republican Bill Denley.

October 15, 2008

For Immediate Release

For more information, contact Grant Bosse (603) 748-3659

Latest Claremont Decision confirms need for Denley Education Plan

(Concord)  The New Hampshire Supreme Court's latest decision stemming from the Claremont Education Lawsuit highlights the need for a Constitutional Amendment like that supported by State Senate candidate Bill Denley.  While three of the justices voted to dismiss the latest legal challenge to the state's education funding formula, two justices explicitly called for a Court takeover of public education.

Carroll County politicians differ over the impact of the story that a company founded by state Rep. Bill Denley (R-Wakefield) was under investigation by Maine's Attorney General.

The story has quickly become the main issue in Denley's bid for the state senate in District 3 against Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich).

State Sen. Joe Kenney's decision to run for governor has led to one of the most competitive state Senate races in the state.

State Rep. Bill Denley (R-Wakefield) won a three-way primary on September 9 to square-off against Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich) in November.

Local politicians agree that the race will come down to how well the candidates perform in the southern part of the district.