Steve Negron Will Be 'Loudest Voice In Congress For Veterans'

SECOND DISTRICT, NH -- New Hampshire Second District voters on November 6 will decide between Republican Steve Negron and incumbent Democrat Ann Kuster to represent them in Congress. Kuster is seeking re-election to her fourth term. The Second District includes the Patch communities of Concord, Nashua, Salem, Milford, Amherst and Windham.

Below is a profile of Negron featuring personal information, his views on critical New Hampshire issues and key differences between his opponent. Patch asked the Negron and Kuster campaigns to fill out these profiles and they have been edited sparingly.

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Steve Negron Campaign Profile: New Hampshire Second District Congress Race

Residence: Nashua

Family: Wife Terry, sons Steven and Jaime and daughter Katie

Education: BS in Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University/MBA from Western New England College

Previous occupation: US Air Force Veteran, GTE Government Systems, General Dynamics Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Corporation

Previous elected office: New Hampshire House Representative

What is the most important issue facing New Hampshire and how do you intend to address it?

"The opioid crisis. I intend to address by first bringing all involved parties to the table, as I have been doing, and first figure out what all the issues are. This should have been the very first step in solving this opioid epidemic. This is important because issues differ from substance to substance, treatment to treatment etc. Just throwing money at a problem without really knowing what the problems is/are is inefficient."

What are the critical differences between yourself and your opponent?

"I am the son of a veteran, a spouse of a veteran, a father of a veteran and a veteran myself. I will be the loudest voice in Congress for veterans issues. I believe in reducing the federal debt and limiting government spending."

What other issues define your campaign platform?

"A return to a citizen legislature in Washington. Getting rid of the revolving lobbyist-politician door will help us reform government and bringing it closer to the people, less taxes, and national security."

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence that you will excel if elected?

"I wouldn’t necessary categorize 'achievements' as being relevant as to what I would cite as evidence of excelling if elected, but rather all of the skill sets I have learned over the years in achieving success is the more relevant question."

The best advice ever shared with me was...

"Know your limitations and surround yourself with people who complement your limitations."

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

"I will be a Congressman who will listen. One who understands and will work all the critical veteran issues."

Steve Negron campaign website

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