Robert E. Raiche (February 18, 1937[3] – June 9, 2024) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the Hillsborough 34th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Robert E. Raiche | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965–1970 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 34th district | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Minority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1937 Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 2024 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic[2] |
| Relatives | Gary Casinghino (son-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Nathaniel Hawthorne College University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center |
Life and career
editRaiche was born in Manchester, New Hampshire.[4] He attended Nathaniel Hawthorne College, the University of New Hampshire and Franklin Pierce Law Center.[3]
Raiche served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives[5] from 1965 to 1972.
In 1972, Raiche ran for Governor of New Hampshire and lost in the Democratic Primary to Roger J. Crowley, who in turn was defeated in the General Election by Republican Meldrim Thomson Jr. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed Raiche as the United States Marshall for the State of New Hampshire. After 1980, Raiche practiced law in his hometown of Manchester.
Raiche died June 9, 2024, at the age of 87.[6]
References
edit- ^ "It's not politicians but percentages that intrigue N.H. primary watchers". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 18, 1972. p. 20. Retrieved December 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1970 State Representative General Election: Hillsborough 34 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ a b New Hampshire Notables: Presenting Biographical Sketches of Men and Women who Have Helped Shape the Character of the Granite State. New Hampshire Historical Society. 1986. p. 156. ISBN 9780914339113 – via Google Books.
- ^ The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory: Volume 10, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated, 1998
- ^ State Elective Officials and the Legislatures, Council of State Governments, 1967
- ^ "Robert Raiche Obituary (1937-2024)". New Hampshire Union Leader. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
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