Republican NH House Speaker Elect Suddenly Passes Away

STATEMENT FROM DEMOCRATIC LEADER CUSHING

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – House Democratic Leader Renny Cushing released the following statement after learning of the passing of Speaker Dick Hinch:

“My heart goes out to Speaker Hinch’s wife Pat and his family. It was an honor to serve with Speaker Hinch in the legislature. I join the entire legislative body in mourning his passing.”

I wish to pass along my sympathies to the family of the late Representative Dick Hinch. I know he worked tirelessly on behalf of his constituents and for his vision of the state of New Hampshire.

There will be a new election for speaker on January 6, our first official meeting of the new legislature.