Heath Howard

Heath Howard
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the 4th Strafford district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded bySeat established
Personal details
Born (2000-05-26) May 26, 2000
Strafford, New Hampshire, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of New Hampshire (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Heath J. Howard (born May 26, 2000) is an American politician. He currently serves as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives representing Strafford County District 4, encompassing Strafford and Barrington, for the Democratic Party. He assumed office on December 7, 2022.[1] Howard is currently the Deputy Ranking member of the Executive Departments and Administration.[2][3][4]

He is among the youngest state legislators in the United States and one of the few members of Generation Z.[5] serving within the New Hampshire House of Representatives, alongside Valerie McDonnell, a Republican.[6]

Howard launched his campaign for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in July 2025.[7] His platform focuses on issues like universal health care, a living wage, tuition-free college, and affordable housing.

Early life and education

Howard was born May 26, 2000, in Strafford, New Hampshire to Daniel and Elizabeth Howard. He has one older sister.[8] His father is a builder and building inspector for the town of Strafford and his mother is an occupational therapist.[9] He graduated from Spaulding High School in 2018. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of New Hampshire in 2022.[10]

Politics

He won the general elections on November 8, 2022, and assumed office in the New Hampshire House of Representatives on December 7, 2022. While his district was carried by Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte, Heath Howard secured his re-election on November 5, 2024, with a narrow 16-vote margin.[11][12] He served as a member of the Election Law and Executive Departments and Administration Committee.[13][2]

References

  1. ^ "NH election 2022: 3 vie for 6 House seats in Strafford District 4, Barrington, Strafford". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "New Hampshire State Rep. Heath Howard - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "The New Hampshire House of Representatives". www.gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "House Democrats Announce Committee Leadership". InDepthNH.org. December 26, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  5. ^ "Rep. Heath Howard". Future Caucus. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  6. ^ "Rep. Valerie McDonnell". Future Caucus. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  7. ^ Rogers, Josh (July 30, 2025). "Strafford state rep. joins growing field in the race for NH's 1st Congressional District". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  8. ^ United States Public Records
  9. ^ "Building Inspectors | Town of Strafford NH". Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "Contact Heath Howard | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  11. ^ Cullen, Margie. "Strafford County Democrat Heath Howard NH House election win upheld in recount". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  12. ^ "New Hampshire Governor Election 2024 Live Results: Kelly Ayotte Wins". www.nbcnews.com. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  13. ^ "Heath Howard". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
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