David Pierce (politician)

David Pierce
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the Grafton 9 district
In office
2006–2012
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 5th district
In office
2012–2016
Preceded by Matthew Houde
Succeeded by Martha Hennessey
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Residence Etna and Lebanon, New Hampshire

David Pierce was an American politician. He served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2006 to 2012, and in the New Hampshire Senate from 2012 to 2016.[1]

He was the first openly gay person to ever run for and win a seat in the 24-member New Hampshire Senate.[2] Pierce is also widely credited for his speech before the New Hampshire House on the issue of same-sex marriage in New Hampshire, which reportedly swayed several undecided legislators to support the legislation and led to its passage on a narrow vote.[2] He was also known for his advocacy on voting rights in particular and his work on constitutional issues generally.

References

  1. ↑ "Kelly sails; Dems narrow gap". New Hampshire Sentinel Source, November 7, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "David Pierce hopes to become New Hampshire's first openly gay senator". examiner.com, September 12, 2012.


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