Jeanne Shaheen

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Jeanne Shaheen

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth January 28, 1947 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jeanne Shaheen holds a master's degree in political science and has taught high school in multiple states. She began her political career by working on presidential campaigns and later served as a state senator and governor of New Hampshire. Shaheen has experience in both the public and private sectors, including managing institutional risk in high-finance. She has demonstrated leadership by balancing budgets without implementing statewide sales or income taxes and by securing federal funding for various state needs.

Political Ideas

Jeanne Shaheen's political identity is marked by a strategic focus on New Hampshire's unique interests, blending progressive ideals with pragmatic local advocacy. She demonstrates an unexpected willingness to collaborate across party lines on regional issues, such as environmental regulations and infrastructure funding. Shaheen's rhetorical style often emphasizes urgent, localized problems, compelling her audience to consider immediate, tangible benefits. Her policy positions reveal a calculated approach to balancing national priorities with state-specific needs, making her a distinctive figure in contemporary politics.

Campaigns
2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Hampshire

450,778 votes (56.63%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security
Member
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Member
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Member
Subcommittee on Seapower
Member
Foreign Relations
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Ex Officio
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
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Member
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Hampshire

251,184 votes (51.46%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Hampshire

358,438 votes (51.62%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Hampshire

207,478 votes (46.67%)

Loss

Winner: John Sununu

2000: New Hampshire State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2000

275,038 votes (48.74%)

Win

Democratic Primary results

45,249 votes (60.41%)

Win
1998: New Hampshire State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1998

210,769 votes (66.08%)

Win
1996: New Hampshire State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1996

284,175 votes (57.17%)

Win