Margaret Hassan

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Margaret Hassan (b. February 27, 1958) is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire Senate, representing District 23.

Education

Hassan earned her BA from Brown University in 1980. She went on to receive her JD from Northeastern University School of Law in 1985.

Professional experience

Hassan was Information Officer for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services from 1980 to 1982. She then worked as an attorney for Palmer and Dodge from 1985 to 1992. She also worked as attorney/Assistant General Counsel for Brigham and Warren's Hospital/Partners Healthcare from 1993 to 1996. She has been an attorney for Sullivan, Weinstein and McQuay since 1996.

Political experience

Hassan was a candidate for the New Hampshire State Senate in 2002 but was not elected. She then joined the New Hampshire State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since. She is former Assistant Democratic Whip and current President Pro Tempore. She represents the 23rd district.

Committee membership

• Capital Budget Committee, New Hampshire Senate
• Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Committee, New Hampshire Senate
• Finance Committee, New Hampshire Senate

Personal life

Hassan and her husband, Tom, have two children.

External links

• Official New Hampshire State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

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