Tom St.Martin for State Representative

I will not be a member of the 2009/2010 legislature, but I have much
to be thankful for this post-election morning.

To everyone who worked on my behalf or for other Democratic
candidates - thank you. Your efforts helped every single one of us, up and down the ticket and contributed to last night's historic election results.

To those who campaigned for Republican, Libertarian and Independent
candidates, I also offer my thanks. We have had - and will have - spirited
differences of opinion, but vigorous debate is good for - even essential to - our way of life.

To all the candidates - thank you for having the dedication and
courage to stand up for what you believe in.

To all the voters, and especially the many new voters, thank you for
coming out. Please stay involved. It matters.

To all the election officials - as I waited for results last night in
Northwood, I couldn't help but think how lucky we are to have so many dedicated people willing to be objective, to put aside their personal political opinions, and volunteer their time and energy to making the machinery of our democracy work. NH has honest elections, and we couldn't have them without you.
Thank you.

To our newly elected officials, congratulations on your
success. My well wishes to you. May you rise to the challenge of
finding fair and workable solutions to the problems facing our towns, state, nation and world. You have plenty of work to do. Good luck and thank you for taking on the task.