Stephen Duprey is a prominent figure in New Hampshire Republican politics and a Republican National Committee member from Concord, New Hampshire.

Stephen Duprey
Chair of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee
In office
1997–2001
Succeeded byChris Ager
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the 2nd Carroll district
In office
December 6, 1972 – December 1, 1976
Preceded byGuy H. Lagroe
Succeeded byM. Susan Found
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationNew College of Florida (BA)
Cornell University (JD)

Political career

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In 1972, Duprey was elected to the New Hampshire Legislature and became the country's youngest state representative at age 19.[1] Duprey later served as chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party for four terms between 1992 and 1995, and 1997–2001.[2] In January 2020, he resigned after being defeated by Hillsborough County Republican Chair and conservative activist Chris Ager.[3] Duprey and his wife, Susan Duprey have participated in 30 campaigns since 1970.[4]

A moderate Republican, Duprey supports legalized abortion.[3] He endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States in the 2020 General Election.[5]

Personal life

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Duprey is a graduate of Cornell Law School. His wife Susan Duprey is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law. They have three children.

In 2010, Duprey was named business leader of the year by the Greater Concord Chamber of Congress.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Couple is mainstay of Republican politics in N.H.
  2. ^ GOP Head Calls It Quits
  3. ^ a b Axelrod, Tal (January 25, 2020). "Conservative activist wins contest to head New Hampshire Republican Party". The Hill. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Steve Duprey".
  5. ^ "Former NHGOP chair, RNC committeeman Duprey endorses Democrat Biden over Trump for president". November 2020.
  6. ^ News : Congratulations, 2010 Pinnacle Award winners!
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New Hampshire House of Representatives
Preceded by
Guy H. Lagroe
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the 2nd Carroll district

1972–1976
Served alongside: Esther M. Davis, Grace N. Cox, Howard C. Dickinson, Clayton W. Towle
Succeeded by
M. Susan Found