Joyce Craig | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Craig in 2020 | |
| 56th Mayor of Manchester | |
| In office January 2, 2018 – January 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Gatsas |
| Succeeded by | Jay Ruais |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joyce Hopkins March 30, 1967 Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Michael Craig (m. 1994) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of New Hampshire (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Joyce Craig (née Hopkins; born March 30, 1967) is an American politician who served as the 56th mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire.[1] She was the first female mayor of the city, having been elected in 2017.[2][3]
Craig was the Democratic nominee for governor of New Hampshire in the 2024 election. She lost to former Republican U.S. senator Kelly Ayotte.
- ^ "Craig Sworn in as First Woman Mayor of Manchester". January 2018.
- ^ DiStaso, John (March 21, 2017). "Craig Running for Mayor". WMUR. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ Sutherland, Paige (November 8, 2017). "Joyce Craig Becomes Manchester's First Elected Female Mayor". NHPR. Retrieved June 25, 2023.