Robert E. Clegg Jr. (April 27, 1954 – August 31, 2023) was an American politician, a Republican state senator from New Hampshire's 14th district, and who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district.

State legislator

Clegg was a member of the

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, where he served for four terms. He served in several leadership positions including Speaker Pro Tempore, Assistant Majority Leader and Majority Caucus Whip. He has been named Legislator of the Year by the National Republican Legislators Association, and by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Legislator Award presented by

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#327, the New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Commission's Fire Academy Award, and the New Hampshire Health Care Association's Government Leadership Award. The senator was a member of the Judiciary Committee, the Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee, and the Capital Budget Committee. He also was a member of the Capital Budget Overview Committee, Strategic Capital Plan Committee, Emergency Management System Joint Legislative Oversight Committee, Hazardous Material Transportation Advisory Board and the Telecommunications Oversight Committee. He also served as the Senate Majority Leader. Clegg was active in the local community, contributing his time and talents to various organizations and causes. He served in many civic capacities in his hometown of

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, including as a town councilor, selectman, member of the Budget Committee, Building Board of Appeals, Economic Development Committee, and Charter Study Committee. He was also active in the Hudson Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as its Citizen of the Year. He was recognized by Hudson Post #48 for his work on behalf of veterans. He was a

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. Clegg was a member of the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) and a board member of the USPCA Foundation. He was past President of the Hudson Taxpayers Association, Chairman of the State Building Code Review Board and a member of the Hudson

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2008 election

In 2008, Clegg gave up his Senate seat to run for the

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in New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, but lost the Republican primary to talk radio host

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who in turn lost to incumbent

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2010 election

In 2010, Clegg joined with Republican U.S. Senate candidate

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to take on GOP front-runner

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in a TV attack ad.

Lobbying

Clegg was a lobbyist for Legislative Solutions in Concord, NH.

Personal life and death

Clegg and his wife, Priscilla, resided in Hudson, New Hampshire, and had two children. He died on August 31, 2023, at the age of 69.Former New Hampshire State Senator Bob Clegg passes away
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External links

Bob Clegg for Congress
official congressional campaign website
The New Hampshire Senate - Senator Robert E. Clegg Jr.
official government website
Project Vote Smart - Senator Robert E. 'Bob' Clegg Jr. (NH)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Robert (Bob) Clegg
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