Heath Howard
Heath Howard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the 4th Strafford district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 2000 Strafford, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of New Hampshire (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Heath J. Howard (born May 26, 2000) is an American politician. He currently serves as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives representing Strafford County District 4, encompassing Strafford and Barrington, for the Democratic Party. He assumed office on December 7, 2022.[1] Howard is currently the Deputy Ranking member of the Executive Departments and Administration.[2][3][4] He belongs among the youngest state legislators in the United States.
Howard launched his campaign for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in July of 2025.[5] His platform focuses on issues like universal healthcare, a living wage, tuition-free college, and affordable housing.
Early life and education
Howard was born May 26, 2000, in Strafford, New Hampshire to Daniel and Elizabeth Howard. He has one older sister.[6] His father is a builder and building inspector for the town of Strafford and his mother is an occupational therapist.[7] He graduated from Spaulding High School in 2018. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of New Hampshire in 2022.[8]
Politics
He won the general elections on November 8, 2022, and assumed office in the New Hampshire House of Representatives on December 7, 2022. While his district was carried by Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte, Heath Howard secured his re-election on November 5, 2024, with a narrow 16-vote margin.[9][10] He served as a member of the Election Law and Executive Departments and Administration Committee.[11][2]
References
- ^ "NH election 2022: 3 vie for 6 House seats in Strafford District 4, Barrington, Strafford". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ a b "New Hampshire State Rep. Heath Howard - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "The New Hampshire House of Representatives". www.gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "House Democrats Announce Committee Leadership". InDepthNH.org. 2024-12-26. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ Rogers, Josh (2025-07-30). "Strafford state rep. joins growing field in the race for NH's 1st Congressional District". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ United States Public Records
- ^ "Building Inspectors | Town of Strafford NH". Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "Contact Heath Howard | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ Cullen, Margie. "Strafford County Democrat Heath Howard NH House election win upheld in recount". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "New Hampshire Governor Election 2024 Live Results: Kelly Ayotte Wins". www.nbcnews.com. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ "Heath Howard". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-13.