Maggie Hassan began her public service as an advocate for children with disabilities before entering politics. Elected to the U.S. Senate from New Hampshire in 2016, she focuses on expanding access to healthcare, strengthening cybersecurity, and supporting veterans. Hassan played a key role in passing bipartisan opioid response legislation and serves on the Homeland Security and Finance Committees. She is known for pragmatic, solution-oriented leadership, working to address her state's needs with a collaborative approach.