Tom Eaton

Earlier this week, state Sen. Molly Kelly (D-Keene) emailed supporters in an attempt to raise money before the next fundraising deadline.

Kelly is hoping to raise $7,000 by August 18, the deadline when candidates must submit their next round of fundraising numbers.

Former state Senate President Tom Eaton (R-Keene) has decided to try to reclaim his former seat in New Hampshire's 10th state Senate district.  

Eaton was unseated by state Sen. Molly Kelly (D-Keene) two years ago by slightly more than 4,000 votes. In a statement issued this afternoon, he promised to deliver a balanced budget and cited Kelly's fiscal policies as a key reason why he decided to make a bid for her seat. 

Thomas R. Eaton announced today that he is running for the State Senate in District 10 which includes the City of Keene plus Chesterfield, Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Hinsdale, Marlborough, Richmond, Surry, Swanzey, Troy, and Winchester.

"I want to give the voters a clear choice for the future of our state. Two years ago Molly Kelly ran on the promise of fiscal responsibility. But when she got to Concord she voted for a 17% budget increase and more than a dozen tax and fee increases. In contrast when I oversaw the previous budget in the senate we had just a 3 1/2 % increase that the Governor signed and praised as responsible."

CONCORD- Former state Sen. Tom Eaton (R-Keene) has formed a political action committee.

According to the filing, the "Friends of Tom Eaton" PAC was established for a run at the state senate.

Former state Sen. Tom Eaton (R-Keene) is considering running for his old seat.

Eaton told PolitickerNH.com that he is thinking about running against state Sen. Molly Kelly (D-Keene), but hasn't made a decision.

The hot rumor of the day is former senate President Tom Eaton may be seeking his old seat again in November. Eaton is getting a lot of encouragement to run again from Cheshire Republicans, as most believe he is the only candidate who would have a chance of unseating Molly Kelly. Kelly handily defeated Eaton in 2006 by over 4,000 votes to claim SD-10.

Eaton has confirmed with Republicans he is considering a run. Republican insiders are split on Eaton's chances to reclaim his old seat. The biggest unknown factor is with the elimination of the straight ticket voting, how many college students will bother to vote in a state senate race.

With Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta deciding not to run for Governor it’s time to start the speculation game on who may run. Here is my short list of potential candidates. The problem the Republicans will face is most of these candidates are smart and know with John Lynch’s popularity it will be hard to defeat him. Although a good run can set up a future run.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zack Condry
February 22, 2008 603-809-2805
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Former State Senate President Tom Eaton Endorses Jennifer Horn for Congress

Calling Jennifer Horn "a true conservative" former State Senate President Tom Eaton has endorsed the former radio talk show host for Congress.

The move is no surprise to political insiders who remember how in the September of 2005 State Sen. Clegg, who is running against Horn, led a coup of sorts against Eaton, then the Senate President. After losing the Senate presidency, Eaton then lost his own re-election in 2006.

In his State of the State address this week Gov. John Lynch talked a lot about what he wants, but very little about what he needs.