
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat
New Hampshire became the 9th state on June 21, 1788. Its civic life reflects town meeting traditions, small cities, forests, tourism, manufacturing, local control, and an outsized role in presidential primary politics. Public decisions about schools, property taxes, housing, health care, roads, and local services often begin close to home, even when state policy sets the rules. This profile gives readers a starting point for New Hampshire representation and official resources while recognizing the state’s unusually strong local civic habits.

