William Marsh (New Hampshire politician)
William M. Marsh[3] (born March 28, 1958) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Carroll 8th district.[4][5][6] He was first elected to the State House in 2016 as a Republican.[7]
William Marsh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the 8th Carroll district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2016[1] | |
| Preceded by | Ted Wright[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1958 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (until 2021) |
| Spouse(s) | Stefanie |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Brookfield, New Hampshire |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (AB, MD) |
Early life
Marsh was born in Pennsylvania[4] and he graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1976.[6] He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1979 and Dartmouth Medical School in 1982.[6]
Career
On September 14, 2021, Marsh, an ophthalmologist and the Brookfield health officer, switched parties from Republican to Democratic because his Republican colleagues had organized a rally against the Biden administration's new vaccine mandates (see COVID-19 vaccination in the United States § September 2021).[6][8]
References
- Ronayne, Kathleen (December 7, 2016). "Republican Leadership Re-Elected in Concord". Valley News. Associated Press.
- "Representative Ted Wright (R)". New Hampshire General Court. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- Marsh, William M. "William M Marsh MD". Retrieved September 19, 2021 – via Twitter.
- "William Marsh's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- "Representative William Marsh". wmarshmd.com. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- "Representative William Marsh (D)". New Hampshire General Court. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- "NH State House - Carroll 8". Our Campaigns. February 26, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- Anders, Caroline (September 15, 2021). "New Hampshire lawmaker switches parties, joining Democrats because of GOP views on vaccines and masks". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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