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Kevin O'Brien to Run for 101st District State House, Tells Council He'll Champion Rural Values

City of Haven council · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Kevin O'Brien introduced himself at the council meeting and said he is a candidate for the 101st District state House seat, citing endorsements and pledging to represent rural residents and local values.

Kevin O'Brien introduced himself to the council and said he is running for the state House seat for the 101st District. "I'm Kevin O'Brien," he said, adding, "I'm a candidate for that office," and that local figures have encouraged his run.

O'Brien said he intends to "be the guardian for our values, rural areas that we need" and emphasized a desire to ensure smaller communities are not represented only by metropolitan voices. He referenced local endorsements, saying "Joe Seiwick... obviously is endorsing me" and noting ties to Don Boatner. The council thanked him for appearing; no formal action or endorsement was taken by the governing body at the meeting.

The appearance was part of the meeting's public-comment/presenter time; O'Brien used the opportunity to meet residents and explain his rationale for seeking the seat. The council did not set any next steps related to his announcement during the session.

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