Bob Backus

In 2006 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) came 314 votes away from defeating state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester). Two years later, Backus has again conceded to Gatsas in the senate district 16 race.

This year Backus lost to Gatsas by over 3,000 votes.

MANCHESTER--The three Democratic candidates vying for the state senate in Manchester all used a familiar Barack Obama chant to close their speeches before 1,000 supporters.

Incumbent state Sens. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) and Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) joined Bob Backus (D-Manchester) in addressing a crowd assembled to hear President Bill Clinton speak at a "Unite for Change" rally.

       For Immediate Release

          Date: 10/29/2008

                                                                             Contact: Bob Backus

                                                                             Phone: 668-7272

Backus Campaign Announces Endorsements by NEA, AFT and NASW

Manchester – As momentum builds in the district, the Bob Backus for State Senate campaign announced three major endorsements today: NEA New Hampshire, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT-NH) and the National Association of Social Workers.

For Immediate Release

          Date: 10/27/2008

                                                                             Contact: Bob Backus

                                                                             Phone: 668-7272

WHAT IS A LIVABLE WAGE ACCORDING TO TED GATSAS?

Manchester – During the State Senate Debate hosted by the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Ted Gatsas once again showed he's out of touch with the working families of New Hampshire.

GOFFSTOWN--In their second debate, state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) said that his opponent Bob Backus (D-Manchester) wants to "kill the American dream."

Gatsas made the comment after Backus criticized deregulation of Wall Street in a debate sponsored by the Manchester Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

Candidates running for the three state senate districts held three separate debates on Manchester Community Access Media (MCAM).

In state senate district 16 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) debated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), while in district 20 state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) faced-off against Jason Sakellar (R-Manchester), but in district 18 Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) was alone, since state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) decided not to participate in their debate.

State Senate candidate Bob Backus has been endorsed by SEIU Local 1984 State Employees Association.

Backus is running against state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) in state senate district 16. In 2006 the SEIU did not endorse either candidate.

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

Date: 10/8/2008

                                                                             Contact: Bob Backus

Bob@BackusForSenate.com

                                                                             Phone: 668-7272

SEIU Local 1984 State Employees Association Endorse Bob Backus For State Senate

Manchester, NH  – Today the Backus for State Senate campaign announced that SEIU Local 1984 State Employees Association has decided to endorse Bob Backus for State Senate in District 16.  

David Lang, left, and state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), right: Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.com

MANCHESTER-- The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire have endorsed state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) re-election campaign.

In 2006, the group endorsed Gatsas' current opponent Bob Backus (R-Manchester). Gatsas and Backus are competing for the state senate district 16 seat.

State senate candidate Bob Backus: Campaign PhotoThe Manchester City Republican Committee is accusing state senate candidate Bob Backus (D-Manchester) of conducting "push polls" against his rival, state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester)

The Republicans are also requesting that the Attorney General and the Secretary of State investigate the polls.