Michael Whalley

Michael D. Whalley
Minority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office ??? – March 1, 2008
Succeeded by	David Hess (Acting)
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Belknap 5 district
In office 1992–2008
Personal details
Born	(1953-11-16)November 16, 1953 Boston, Massachusetts
Died	March 1, 2008(2008-03-01) (aged 54) Concord, NH
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Purr
Children	John, Caitlin
Profession	Politician, Small business owner

Michael D. Whalley (November 16, 1953 – March 1, 2008) was a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, he lived in Alton Bay, New Hampshire and represented the Belknap 5th District since 2002, after having served the towns of Bow and Dunbarton since 1992. He served as the House Republican Leader during the 2007–2008 House session until his death on March 1, 2008. Whalley had previously served as Vice Chairman of the Resources, Recreation & Development Committee, Vice Chairman and later Chairman of the Election Law Committee, Majority Whip and Deputy Speaker.

After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 1975 with a degree in Business Administration, Mike went into business as a motorcycle and powersport vehicle dealer at HK Powersports with his brothers, Steven and Jim. He married his college sweetheart, Purr Gow, in 1977 and had twins, John and Caitlin, in 1981. In October 2007, he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma. He died at Concord Hospital from complications of injuries caused by an accidental slip on the ice outside his home.

External links

• The New Hampshire House of Representatives - Michael Whalley official NH government website
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Michael Whalley (NH) profile
• Follow the Money - Michael Whalley
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions
• Mike Whalley Memorial NHPR, Dan Gorenstein