Chuck Morse | |
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Governor of New Hampshire Acting |
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In office January 3, 2017 – January 5, 2017 |
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Preceded by | Maggie Hassan |
Succeeded by | Chris Sununu |
President of the New Hampshire Senate | |
Assumed office September 3, 2013 |
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Preceded by | Peter Bragdon |
Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 22nd district |
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Assumed office January 2011 |
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Preceded by | Michael Downing |
Personal details | |
Born |
Salem, New Hampshire, U.S. |
November 16, 1960
Political party | Republican |
Education | Plymouth State University (BS) |
Chuck Morse (born November 16, 1960) is the president of the New Hampshire Senate. He served as Acting Governor of New Hampshire from January 3, 2017, upon Maggie Hassan's resignation as governor, until January 5, 2017, when Chris Sununu was inaugurated. A Republican, Morse represents the 22nd district in the Senate.
He served in the New Hampshire Senate from 2002 through 2006 and led the Senate Finance Committee. He returned to the New Hampshire Senate in 2010 by being elected in the 22nd district that fall. He was chosen as the President of the Senate, succeeding Peter Bragdon, in 2013.