2014Final results
2014 Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives: Cheshire 14
New Hampshire House of Representatives · New Hampshire
Franklin W. Sterling Jr. (R) won with 70.7% of the vote, defeating Derek L. Melanson (R) by 41.4 points.
Franklin W. Sterling Jr.Republican · winner
70.7%891
Derek L. MelansonRepublican
29.3%369
Patricia MartinDemocrat
0.1%1
1,261 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Franklin W. Sterling Jr. (R)Derek L. Melanson (R)
Also on the ballot: Patricia Martin (Democrat), 0.1%