Representative Maggie Goodlander, Democratic from New Hampshire

Maggie Goodlander

Representative · New Hampshire · Democrat

Maggie Goodlander

Biography
Maggie Goodlander, a former civil rights lawyer, was elected as U.S. Representative for New Hampshire’s 2nd district in 2024. She focuses on strengthening voting rights, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and safeguarding privacy in the digital age. Goodlander played a key role in drafting bipartisan legislation to modernize election security and serves on the House Judiciary Committee. Her approach centers on practical problem-solving and responsive representation, aiming to ensure her district's voices are actively reflected in federal policy.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district for 1 term.

  • Senior Advisor, White House

    2024

    Briefly served as a senior advisor in the Biden White House, leading work on the administration’s Unity Agenda for the Nation after leaving the Justice Department.

  • Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice

    2022–2024

    Oversaw international, appellate, and policy work in the Antitrust Division from September 12, 2022, to February 23, 2024.

  • Counselor to the Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice

    2021–2022

    Joined the Justice Department in January 2021 as counselor to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

  • Counsel, House Judiciary Committee

    2019–2020

    Served as counsel during the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.

  • Law Clerk to Justice Stephen Breyer, U.S. Supreme Court

    2017–2018

    Clerked for Associate Justice Stephen Breyer following a clerkship with Chief Judge Merrick Garland on the D.C. Circuit.

Policy Focus
Economics and Public Finance25%
Armed Forces and National Security25%
Commerce25%
Labor and Employment25%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Maggie Goodlander's record in Congress.

  • Judicial Service

    Served as a law clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, contributing to the Court's deliberations and opinions.

  • National Security Counsel

    Advised on national security policy as counsel to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Senate Armed Services Committee.

  • Legal Education

    Taught constitutional law and national security law as an adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law.

  • Justice Department Leadership

    Served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice, overseeing key legal and policy initiatives.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Small Business
  • House Committee on Armed Services

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