Sharon Carson (born November 11, 1957) is an American politician who has served in the New Hampshire Senate from the 14th district since 2008. She previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Rockingham's 3rd district from 2000 to 2008.[1][2]
Sharon Carson | |
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| Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jeb Bradley |
| President pro tempore of the New Hampshire Senate | |
| In office December 4, 2020 – December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Martha Fuller Clark |
| Succeeded by | Jim Gray |
| In office December 5, 2014 – December 5, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Odell |
| Succeeded by | Martha Fuller Clark |
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Clegg Jr. |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Rockingham's 3rd district | |
| In office December 6, 2000 – December 3, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1957 Limestone, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Mount Wachusett Community College University of New Hampshire, Durham (BA, MA) |
| Website | Official website |
She also serves as a professor at Nashua Community College for American Government and Politics.
Following the 2024 New Hampshire Senate elections, Carson was chosen by the Senate Republican Caucus to serve as President of the New Hampshire Senate.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Carson goes against grain, wins one for Republicans". Nhbr.com. 2008-11-05. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ "Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry)". Gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/carson-to-succeed-bradley-as-nh-senate-president/article_d74d806a-9e1f-11ef-99ea-cf3231583744.html
- ^ https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2024/11/12/state-senate-leadership-bill-requests-recounts-and-more-tracking-the-election-day-ripples/