David Cote (politician)

David Cote
Minority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
March 2, 2022 – December 7, 2022
Acting: March 2, 2022 – March 25, 2022
Preceded byRenny Cushing
Succeeded byMatthew Wilhelm
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[1]
In office
December 1, 1990 – July 5, 2023[2]
ConstituencyHillsborough 3rd (2022–2023)
31st (2012–2022)
23rd (2004–2012)
62nd (2002–2004)
29th (1992–2002)
25th (1990–1992)
In office
December 1, 1982 – December 1, 1988
ConstituencyHillsborough 25th (1984–1988)
27th (1982–1984)
Personal details
Born (1960-10-28) October 28, 1960 (age 64)
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

David E. Cote (born October 28, 1960) is an American politician in the state of New Hampshire. He is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, sitting as a Democrat from the Hillsborough 3 district, having been first elected in 1982 and serving until his resignation in 2023. Cote currently serves as house minority leader, and ranking member on the election law and redistricting committees. He previously chaired the election law and judiciary committees.[3][4] As of early 2022, he had not cast a vote or attended a House session since March 11, 2020 due to COVID health concerns.[5] On July 5, 2023, Cote resigned after the New Hampshire House refused to allow continued remote participation.[2]

  1. ^ "David E. Cote". NHPR Elections Database.
  2. ^ a b Porter, Steven (July 5, 2023). "Long-serving lawmaker who fought for remote access to N.H. house resigns". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Welcome to the NH General Court | NH General Court".
  4. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  5. ^ "Frustrated NH Dems Ask: Where Is 'Leader' David Cote?".