Question 1

Who is Jeanne Shaheen?

Accepted Answer

Jeanne Shaheen is a Democratic Senator from New Hampshire, now in year 17 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Jeanne Shaheen’s voting record?

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has cast 662 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Sen. Shaheen voted yea 40% and nay 57% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Jeanne Shaheen sponsored?

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has sponsored 1155 bills and cosponsored 4,201 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Unknown, International Affairs, Armed Forces and National Security, and Health. Most recently, Sen. Shaheen introduced SRES 612 in February 2026: "A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty."

Question 4

What state does Jeanne Shaheen represent?

Accepted Answer

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen represents the entire state of New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate. With a median household income of $99,031, the state leans Democratic (D+7). The median age is 43.3. Median rent runs $1,491/month. Unemployment sits at 3.3%.

Question 5

What committees does Jeanne Shaheen serve on?

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen serves on Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Armed Services, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Senate Committee on Appropriations. Sen. Shaheen holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and Ex Officio of the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Across these committees, Sen. Shaheen sits on 16 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Jeanne Shaheen?

Accepted Answer

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's Washington office is at 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Call (202) 224-2841. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Sen. Shaheen's office.

Question 7

Is Jeanne Shaheen a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Jeanne Shaheen is a member of the Democratic Party, representing New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Shaheen has cast 662 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 40% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Jeanne Shaheen go to school?

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Jeanne Shaheen's education includes: M.S.S. from University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (1973); B.A. from Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA (1969).

Question 9

What are the demographics of New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

New Hampshire is 4.7% Hispanic, 87.9% White, 1.5% Black, 2.6% Asian. The median age is 43.3. Median household income is $99,031. The poverty rate is 4.5%. Unemployment is 3.3%. Median rent is $1,491/month. Median home value is $402,500. 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Jeanne Shaheen do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 53.51% Democratic and 46.49% Republican. 830,986 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 7.02 points.

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