RUN FOR STATE REP FAQ

Who is my State Rep now?

• Find out here.

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What are the requirements to serving in the NH House?

• Must be a registered voter and at least 18 years old

• Domiciled in New Hampshire for at least 2 years

• Must presently live in the town or ward you are a candidate for​

• Must be registered as a Democrat before the filing period begins to run as a Democrat

What do NH State Representatives do?​

• Representatives serve 2-year terms

• The House is in session from January-June every year

• Committee Requirements

  • State Reps serve on a committee that works on legislation before it goes to the full House floor. Committees meet 1+ times a week depending on the workload—the time commitment will vary significantly based on the committee

  • Committees typically meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

  • Committees are assigned in the beginning of every term by party leadership

• House Session

  • The full 400-member House meets most Thursdays (and a few Wednesdays) between January and June every year

• Find out more about the New Hampshire House here.

Pay & Perks (in addition to the privilege of serving your state)

• $200 a term

• Reimbursed for gas mileage to Concord for legislative work

• Free tolls in NH

• Option for special State Representative license plate