David R. Hastings III is an American politician and lawyer from

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. Hastings served as a

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from

's 13th District, representing parts of

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and Oxford Counties, including his residence of Fryeburg. A lifelong resident of Fryeburg, Hastings earned a B.A. from

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and a J.D. from

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. He was first elected to the

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in 2004 and was unable to run for re-election in 2012 due to term-limits. He was replaced by fellow Republican James Hamper. Hastings is a practicing lawyer in Fryeburg.

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