Richard Amidon
American politician
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Richard E. Amidon[1] (November 16, 1927 – October 30, 2015) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the Hillsborough 2nd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Richard Amidon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 2nd district | |
| In office 1980–1982 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Corser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1927 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2015 (aged 87) |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
Life and career
Amidon was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army during World War II and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute obtaining a degree in mechanical engineering.[2] He worked for the New Hampshire Ball Bearings company for twenty three years where he rose to the position of senior vice president.[2]
In 1980, Amidon defeated Robert C. Giesel Jr. in the general election for the Hillsborough 2nd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 830 votes.[3]
In 1982, Amidon ran for the 11th district of the New Hampshire Senate to replace retiring incumbent Arthur Mann.[4] He placed second in the Republican primary election, losing to Jean T. White.[5]
Amidon died on October 30, 2015, at the age of 87 survived by his wife and three daughters.[2][6] His wife Eleanor Harriett Carleton Amidon, also a former state representative, died just less than a year later on October 12, 2016.[7] Together they had gifted land to extend one of the cemeteries in Hancock, New Hampshire where they had been resident.[8]
