Ricky Devoid

Ricky Devoid was born in Concord, New Hampshire. He earned a high school diploma from Concord High School. As of 2024, Devoid was retired, but had previously worked in law enforcement, sales, and as a store manager.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born in Concord, NH Married, three children. Moved to Boscawen in 1993, and has lived in NH all his life. Worked in family business for 30 years, working with granite. Primarily custom setting of large memorials and family mausoleums all over New England and other states.

Over sixteen years with the Weare NH police department, twenty plus years teaching at the Lethal Force Institute. Sold farm tractors with Northwood Power Equipment, and managed two locations. Also worked for North Country Tractor selling John Deere tractors and mowers as an outside sales, government sales in New England. Currently retired, and running Tarnhelm Supply Co., Inc. As a gunsmith adding safeties to handguns.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

High cost of living has to be addressed.Second Amendment needs to be enforced, law enforcement needs backing. Fire and EMS need our backing more than ever.No new taxes. Less government involvement.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Safety in our schools for students and staff.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Richard (Stretch) Kennedy. Stretch was a defender of the Second Amendment.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Republican Party platform.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Defend our Constitution. Lower cost of living.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am willing to speak out about my beliefs.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent the citizens of Boscawen. Be in Concord for votes.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leave NH a better place for our children.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

President Kennedy killed in Dallas. I was eight years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Worked in family business 30 years. Working with granite. We did custom installing of granite memorials and family mausoleums.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The colour of magic the light fantastic

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Tom Sawyer

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

“Somewhere over the rainbow”.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Dealing with ignorance.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ability to work together.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Lowering cost of living

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is best to have a mix of both.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is important to have relationships to help pass bills.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Tell us your favorite joke.

Great series of books.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

No sanctuary cities.

What committees interest you?

Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Environment and Agriculture, Fish and Game and Marine Resources.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We need to be transparent and accountable to our constituents.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Not needed at this time.

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