Richard Amidon

Richard E. Amidon[1] (November 16, 1927 – October 30, 2015) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the Hillsborough 2nd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Richard Amidon
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 2nd district
In office
1980–1982
Personal details
Born(1927-11-16)November 16, 1927
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2015(2015-10-30) (aged 87)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materWorcester Polytechnic Institute

Life and career

Amidon was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army during World War II and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute obtaining a degree in mechanical engineering.[2] He worked for the New Hampshire Ball Bearings company for twenty three years where he rose to the position of senior vice president.[2]

In 1980, Amidon defeated Robert C. Giesel Jr. in the general election for the Hillsborough 2nd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 830 votes.[3]

In 1982, Amidon ran for the 11th district of the New Hampshire Senate to replace retiring incumbent Arthur Mann.[4] He placed second in the Republican primary election, losing to Jean T. White.[5]

Amidon died in October 30, 2015 at the age of 87 survived by his wife and three daughters.[2][6] His wife Eleanor Harriett Carleton Amidon, also a former state representative, died just less than a year later on October 12, 2016.[7] Together they had gifted land to extend one of the cemeteries in Hancock, New Hampshire where they had been resident.[8]

References
  1. "Did N.H. just lose Bruins?". The Daily Item. Lynn, Massachusetts. May 19, 1981. p. 13. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Richard Amidon Obituary (1927-2015)". Concord Monitor. November 3, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  3. "1980 State Representative General Election: Hillsborough 2 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  4. "Elections Could Bring Big Changes To New Hampshire's Senate". Valley News. West Lebanon, New Hampshire. September 1, 1982. p. 2. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. "1982 State Senator Republican Primary: District 11". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  6. "Obituary for Richard E. Amidon". Monadnock Ledger. 3 November 2015. pp. A18. Retrieved 3 July 2023. open access
  7. "Obituary for Eleanor Harriett Carleton Amidon". Monadnock Ledger. 18 October 2016. pp. A18. Retrieved 3 July 2023. open access
  8. "Funds needed for cemetery expansion". Monadnock Ledger. 3 January 2017. pp. A3. Retrieved 3 July 2023. open access


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