Paige Beauchemin
Paige Beauchemin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's Hillsborough 3 (Nashua Ward 4) district | |
| Assumed office November 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ed Beauchemin |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Chatham University (BA) UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing |
| Occupation | Registered nurse |
Paige Beauchemin is an American registered nurse and Democratic politician serving in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough District 3, which includes Nashua's Ward 4.[1] She was elected in a special election in November 2023.[2]
Beauchemin is also a candidate for the United States House of Representatives representing New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district in the 2026 election. She is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.[3]
Before entering politics, Beauchemin worked as a nurse specializing in women's and maternal-child health. Her professional work has focused on maternal mental health, healthcare access, childcare affordability, and economic stability for families.[3][4]
Early life
Beauchemin was born in Concord, New Hampshire and grew up in communities throughout southern New Hampshire.[5]
She graduated from Concord High School in 1997.[5]
The oldest of four siblings, Beauchemin has spoken about growing up in a working-class household that experienced periods of financial hardship, including times when her family relied on public assistance programs.[5]
Education
Beauchemin attended Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in business and writing.[3]
She later trained as a nurse through the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh, completing her nursing diploma in 2009.[3]
She became a registered nurse in 2010 and later obtained certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.[6]
Volunteer and early career
In 1999 Beauchemin served with AmeriCorps in Berlin, New Hampshire. During her service she worked with youth leadership programs focused on environmental stewardship and community engagement.[5]
In the early 2000s she worked with the Student Conservation Association in Charlestown, New Hampshire, helping coordinate conservation programs and connecting college students with internships in national parks and forests across the United States.[5]
Healthcare career
Beauchemin began her professional nursing career in 2010. Her work has focused on women's health, pregnancy care, childbirth support, and postpartum recovery.[3]
She has worked as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.[7]
Her clinical work has included supporting patients through pregnancy and postpartum recovery and addressing maternal mental health conditions.[4]
OwlHive Health
Beauchemin founded 'OwlHive Health, a maternal and perinatal education and consulting organization based in Nashua.[8]
The organization provides childbirth education classes, postpartum mental health education, community workshops for parents, and continuing education programs for healthcare professionals.[8]
Political career
Election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives
Beauchemin was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a special election held in November 2023 to represent Hillsborough District 3.[2]
The seat became vacant following the resignation of Democratic representative David Cote.[7]
Beauchemin won the Democratic primary unanimously, receiving 84 votes.[9]
She went on to win the general election with 409 votes, receiving 60.68 percent of the vote.[2]
Legislative work
In the legislature Beauchemin has focused on healthcare access, maternal mental health services, childcare policy, housing affordability, and economic support for families.[3][4]
She supported Senate Bill 246, commonly referred to as Momnibus 2.0, a maternal health initiative included in New Hampshire’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 state budget.[10]
Advocacy organizations including MomsRising supported the legislation, which expanded resources for maternal mental health and postpartum care.
She has also supported legislation addressing rural maternal healthcare access and insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.[11]
Congressional campaign
In 2025 Beauchemin announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives representing New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district.[3]
Her campaign has focused on healthcare access, childcare affordability, housing stability, and economic opportunity.[12]
She is challenging incumbent Democratic representative Maggie Goodlander in the 2026 Democratic primary election.[3]
Beauchemin has also stated that her campaign will not accept contributions from political action committees affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).[13]
Media coverage
Beauchemin's 2023 election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives and her subsequent political career have been covered by New Hampshire media outlets including WMUR and the Nashua Telegraph.[2][7]
Coverage has highlighted her background as a nurse and her policy focus on maternal mental health and family economic issues.[4]
Personal life
Citizens Count lists Beauchemin as married with three children.[3]
She lives in Nashua, New Hampshire, with her husband, Ed, a geologist, and their three children.[5]
External links
References
- ^ "Paige Beauchemin". Ballotpedia.
- ^ a b c d Downey, K. C. (November 8, 2023). "Democrat wins special election for New Hampshire House seat; balance of power now tighter". WMUR.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Paige Beauchemin Candidate Profile". Citizens Count.
- ^ a b c d "Letter: Paige Beauchemin brings frontline health care perspective". Concord Monitor. February 23, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Representative Paige Beauchemin Biography". New Hampshire House Democrats.
- ^ "Postpartum Support International". Postpartum Support International.
- ^ a b c "Narkunas and Beauchemin to square off for Hillsborough 3 seat". Nashua Telegraph.
- ^ a b "Paige Beauchemin, OwlHive, Nashua, NH". Center for Women & Enterprise. March 16, 2025.
- ^ "DLCC backs Beauchemin for Hillsborough 3 seat". Nashua Telegraph.
- ^ "Momnibus 2.0 Signed Into Law". Reproductive Equity Now.
- ^ "New Hampshire Representative Paige Beauchemin [D]". LegiScan.
- ^ "Paige for NH". Paige for NH.
- ^ "Paige rejects AIPAC". ActBlue.