Chuck Morse

Chuck Morse (born October 11, 1960) is an American politician who served twice as President of the New Hampshire Senate. Morse is a Republican who represents the New Hampshire's 22nd State Senate District. Morse briefly served as Acting Governor of New Hampshire from January 3, 2017, upon Maggie Hassan's resignation as governor,[3] until January 5, 2017, when Chris Sununu was inaugurated.

This article is about the New Hampshire politician. For the journalist, see Chuck Morse (journalist). For the anarchist, see Chuck W. Morse.
Chuck Morse
President of the New Hampshire Senate
Assumed office
December 2, 2020
Preceded byDonna Soucy
In office
September 3, 2013 – December 5, 2018
Preceded byPeter Bragdon
Succeeded byDonna Soucy
Minority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate
In office
December 5, 2018 – December 2, 2020
Preceded byDonna Soucy (acting)
Succeeded byDonna Soucy
Acting Governor of New Hampshire
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 5, 2017
Preceded byMaggie Hassan
Succeeded byChris Sununu
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 2011
Preceded byMichael Downing
In office
January 2003 – January 2007
Preceded byArthur P. Klemm Jr.[1]
Succeeded byMichael Downing[2]
Personal details
Born (1960-10-11) October 11, 1960
Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationPlymouth State University (BS)

He served in the New Hampshire Senate from 2002 through 2006 and led the Senate Finance Committee.[4] He returned to the New Hampshire Senate in 2010[4] by being elected in the 22nd district that fall. He was chosen as the President of the Senate, succeeding Peter Bragdon, in 2013.[5][6] Morse currently serves on the Finance Committee.

Morse was re-elected to his Senate seat in 2018, but the Republicans were in the minority by a margin of 14–10 in 2019–2020. The 10 newly elected Republican members of the state senate chose Morse as their caucus leader shortly after the election. His successor as president was Democratic state senator Donna Soucy.

Morse was re-elected to his Senate seat in 2020 and the Republicans regained the majority by a margin of 14-10. The 14 newly elected Republican members of the state senate chose Morse as their candidate for Senate President shortly after the election. [7]

References
  1. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=48801
  2. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=140283
  3. Ronayne, Kathleen (January 4, 2017). "Chuck Morse is in charge as N.H. governor, but only for 2 days". Concord Monitor. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  4. "Downing runs for sheriff, Morse for NH Senate". The Eagle-Tribune. May 27, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  5. Michael Brindley (August 27, 2013). "Senate Republicans Back Salem's Chuck Morse For President". NHPR. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  6. Ben Leubsdorf (August 27, 2013). "Sen. Chuck Morse set to become N.H. Senate president as GOP caucus unites behind him". Concord Monitor. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  7. Joe Sweeney (November 5, 2020). "SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS NOMINATES CHUCK MORSE AS SENATE PRESIDENT". New Hampshire GOP. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Peter Bragdon		 President of the New Hampshire Senate
2013–2018		 Succeeded by
Donna Soucy
Preceded by
Maggie Hassan		 Governor of New Hampshire
Acting
2017		 Succeeded by
Chris Sununu
Preceded by
Donna Soucy		 President of the New Hampshire Senate
2020–present		 Incumbent
New Hampshire Senate
Preceded by
Donna Soucy
Acting		 Minority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate
2018–2020		 Succeeded by
Donna Soucy
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