Robert E. Raiche
Robert E. Raiche | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965–1970 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 34th district | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| United States Marshal of New Hampshire | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Edward Raiche February 18, 1937 Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 2024 (aged 87) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse |
Mary Raiche (died. 2022) |
| Relatives | Gary Casinghino (son-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Nathaniel Hawthorne College University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center |
Robert Edward Raiche (February 18, 1937 – June 9, 2024) was an American politician.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1965 to 1972 and as the United States marshal of New Hampshire from 1977 to 1980.
Life and career
Raiche was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, the son of Edward Raiche and Lucienne Harris. He attended Bishop Bradley High School, graduating in 1955. After graduating, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, which after his discharge,[4] he attended Nathaniel Hawthorne College, earning his B.A. degree in political science in 1967. He also attended the University of New Hampshire, earning his M.A. degree in 1970.[5][6][7]
Raiche served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1965 to 1972.[8] He lost his seat in the House, in 1972, when he ran as a Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire. He received 16,216 votes, but lost in the Democratic primary election to candidate Roger J. Crowley, who won with 29,326 votes.[9]
In 1977, Raiche served as the United States marshal of New Hampshire, serving until 1980, when he earned his J.D. degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center.[5][6]
Death
Raiche died on June 9, 2024, in Manchester, New Hampshire, at the age of 87.[6]
References
- ^ "1970 State Representative General Election: Hillsborough 34 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Mary Raiche Obituary (1939-2022)". New Hampshire Union Leader. September 25, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ "It's not politicians but percentages that intrigue N.H. primary watchers". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 18, 1972. p. 20. Retrieved December 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Robert Edward Raiche". U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959. Retrieved June 15, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b New Hampshire Notables: Presenting Biographical Sketches of Men and Women who Have Helped Shape the Character of the Granite State. New Hampshire Historical Society. 1986. p. 156. ISBN 9780914339113 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c "Robert Raiche Obituary (1937-2024)". New Hampshire Union Leader. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory: Volume 10, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated, 1998
- ^ State Elective Officials and the Legislatures, Council of State Governments, 1967
- ^ "1972 Governor Democratic Primary". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 15, 2025.