Carol Shea-Porter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Guinta |
| Succeeded by | Chris Pappas |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Guinta |
| Succeeded by | Frank Guinta |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jeb Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Frank Guinta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carol Shea December 22, 1952 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gene Porter |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of New Hampshire (BA, MPA) |
| Website | House website |
Carol Shea-Porter (born December 2, 1952) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who is the former member of the United States House of Representatives for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district. She held the seat from 2007 to 2011, 2013 to 2015, and 2017 to 2019.
Shea-Porter was first elected in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Jeb Bradley. She beat Bradley again in 2008 but was defeated in 2010 by former Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta and left Congress in January 2011.[1] In 2012, Shea-Porter reclaimed her seat as she beat Guinta in a rematch. She faced Guinta for a third time in the 2014 election and lost for the second time. On July 2, 2015, she announced she would again run for her old seat. She defeated Guinta for the second time, facing him for the fourth election in a row.
On October 6, 2017, Shea-Porter announced that she would not run for re-election in 2018.[2] Fellow Democrat Chris Pappas was elected on November 6 to succeed Shea-Porter in the 116th United States Congress.
- ^ Fahrenthold, David A. (December 9, 2010). "Between Losing and Going Home: The House Basement". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- ^ Marcos, Cristina (October 6, 2017). "Vulnerable Democrat won't seek reelection". The Hill. Retrieved October 6, 2017.