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Jeanne Shaheen
NameJeanne Shaheen
OfficeUnited States Senator, from New Hampshire
Term startJanuary 3, 2009
AlongsideMaggie Hassan
PredecessorJohn E. Sununu
Office178th Governor of New Hampshire
Term start1January 9, 1997
Term end1January 9, 2003
Predecessor1Steve Merrill
Successor1Craig Benson
Office2Member of the New Hampshire Senate, from the 21st district
Term start21990
Term end21996
Successor2Katie Wheeler
PartyDemocratic
SpouseBill Shaheen
EducationShippensburg University (BA), University of Mississippi (MS)
Birth nameCynthia Jeanne Bowers
Birth date28 January 1947
Birth placeSt. Charles, Missouri, U.S.

Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Hampshire, a seat she has held since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the 78th Governor of New Hampshire from 1997 to 2003, becoming the first woman to be elected to that office. Shaheen is a prominent figure in New England politics, known for her work on foreign policy, healthcare, and energy issues, and she holds several historic firsts for women in New Hampshire government.

Early life and education

Cynthia Jeanne Bowers was born in St. Charles, Missouri, and grew up in the nearby town of Selma, Missouri. Her father managed a shoe store and her mother was a line worker at a General Motors plant. She attended Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. She later pursued a Master of Science in political science from the University of Mississippi. During her time at the University of Mississippi, she married attorney Bill Shaheen, with whom she would later have three children and become deeply involved in the political landscape of New Hampshire.

Early political career

Shaheen's political career began with grassroots organizing and campaign work for Democratic candidates in New Hampshire. She was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 1990, representing the 21st district, which included the city of Exeter. During her three terms in the New Hampshire State Senate, she served as the Democratic Leader and focused on issues such as education funding and healthcare access. Her legislative work and growing profile set the stage for her successful 1996 gubernatorial campaign, where she defeated Republican candidate Ovide Lamontagne to make history.

U.S. Senate career

After an unsuccessful bid for the United States Senate in 2002 against John E. Sununu, Shaheen was elected to the chamber in 2008, defeating Sununu in a rematch. She was reelected in 2014, defeating former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, and again in 2020 against Bryant "Corky" Messner. In the Senate, she serves on several influential committees, including the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Armed Services. She has held leadership roles such as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and is a senior member of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.

Political positions and legislation

Shaheen is considered a pragmatic centrist within the Democratic Party. She has been a lead sponsor of significant legislation, including the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill and the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. A strong advocate for NATO and transatlantic alliances, she has been critical of policies from the Trump administration regarding Russia and has worked on sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. On domestic issues, she supports the Affordable Care Act, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protection efforts, while also working on bipartisan measures related to opioid crisis funding and small business support through programs like the Paycheck Protection Program.

Electoral history

* 1996 New Hampshire gubernatorial election: Defeated Republican Ovide Lamontagne. * 2000 New Hampshire gubernatorial election: Reelected, defeating Republican Gordon Humphrey. * 2002 United States Senate election in New Hampshire: Lost to Republican John E. Sununu. * 2008 United States Senate election in New Hampshire: Defeated incumbent John E. Sununu. * 2014 United States Senate election in New Hampshire: Reelected, defeating Republican Scott Brown. * 2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire: Reelected, defeating Republican Bryant "Corky" Messner.

Personal life

Jeanne Shaheen is married to Bill Shaheen, an attorney and former New Hampshire state judge who has been a key political advisor and fundraiser for her campaigns. They have three daughters: Stefany, Molly, and Kirsten. The family resides in Madbury, New Hampshire. Shaheen is an avid hiker and enjoys the outdoors of New England. She and her husband are members of the South Church in Portsmouth, a Unitarian Universalist congregation. Her personal experiences, including her early life in the Midwest and her long residency in New Hampshire, are frequently cited as influences on her political perspective and policy priorities.

Category:1947 births Category:Living people Category:United States senators from New Hampshire Category:Governors of New Hampshire