Patrick Long (New Hampshire state senator)

This article is about the New Hampshire state senator. For the current New Hampshire state representative, see Patrick Long (New Hampshire state representative).

Patrick Long
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 20th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 4, 2024
Preceded byLou D'Allesandro
Member of the
Manchester Board of Aldermen
from Ward 3
In office
January 7, 2020 – January 6, 2026
Preceded byTim Baines
Succeeded byDana Dexter
In office
January 5, 2010 – January 2, 2018
Preceded byPeter M. Sullivan
Succeeded byTim Baines
Member of the
New Hampshire House of Representatives
from Hillsborough County
In office
December 7, 2022 – December 4, 2024
ConstituencyHillsborough 23rd
In office
December 3, 2014 – December 7, 2022
ConstituencyHillsborough 10th
In office
December 5, 2012 – December 3, 2014
ConstituencyHillsborough 42nd
In office
December 6, 2006 – December 5, 2012
ConstituencyHillsborough 10th
Personal details
Born (1955-09-20) September 20, 1955
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseKaren Long

Patrick Long (born September 20, 1955[a]) is an American politician who has served in the New Hampshire State Senate since 2024, representing the 20th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Long previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2006 to 2024 and two stints on the Manchester Board of Aldermen from 2010 to 2018 and from 2020 to 2026.

Early life, education, and career

Long was born and raised in the West Side of Manchester, New Hampshire.[1][2][3] At age 3, Long and his family lost access to subsidized housing and experienced homelessness. As a result, Long and his brother Mickey were brought to St. Peter's Orphanage via Catholic Charities USA, whereas his mother was placed in Goffstown's Hillsborough County Farm[b] and allowed to visit the children on Sundays. His mother regained custody of the siblings when he was 16 years old.[4][5] Long attended Manchester High School West, where he earned his GED.[6]

After high school, Long joined an apprenticeship with the Ironworkers Union Local 7. He rose through the union's ranks, ultimately serving as the business manager for 13 years.[1]

Political career

Long served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2006 to 2024, representing Manchester-based districts. He represented Hillsborough's 10th district from 2006 to 2012 and from 2014 to 2022, Hillsborough's 42nd district from 2012 to 2014, and Hillsborough's 23rd district from 2022 to 2024. Long served as vice chair of the Children and Family Law Committee from 2022 to 2024.[6][7][8]

Long also served two stints the Manchester Board of Mayor and Alderman, the first from 2010 to 2018 and the second from 2020 to 2026. Long lost re-election in 2017 by six votes but was re-elected in 2019. Throughout his time as an alderman, he represented Ward 3, which includes downtown Manchester. He served as an aldermanic liaison to the Manchester Planning Board and the Manchester Heritage Commission.[9][10] In July 2025, Long declined to seek re-election for his aldermanic term, citing the time constraints posed by the workload of serving as both alderman and state senator.[11]

Long was elected to the New Hampshire State Senate in 2024, succeeding long-time state senator Lou D'Allesandro. He represents the 20th district, which is based in Manchester.[12] Long is not related to the other Patrick Long, a Democratic state representative from Manchester who shares the same name.[13]

In the 2020 presidential election, Long endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president.[14] In the 2024 presidential primary, Long endorsed the write-in Joe Biden campaign.[15]

Personal life

Long lives in the West Side of Manchester. He is married to Karen, who assists with operating her family's business in Auburn, New Hampshire.[1] He has a child and grandson who reside in California.[11]

Notes

  1. ^ The Patch article dated to October 2017 mentioned he was 62 at the time and the second reference has his birthday on September 20, which puts his birth year in 1955.
  2. ^ The county farm was the site of the New Hampshire State Prison for Women until 2018.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Alderman Pat Long seeks Sixth Term to Keep Manchester Moving". Patch Media. October 13, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  2. ^ Pat Long for NH Senate [@PatLongforNHSenate] (September 20, 2024). "It's Pat Long's Birthday and we have the perfect way to wish him a Happy Birthday". Retrieved August 24, 2025 – via Facebook.
  3. ^ Feely, Paul (June 4, 2024). "Pat Long announces run for District 20 state Senate seat". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  4. ^ Long, Pat (August 18, 2024). "The Soapbox: I'm running for State Senate to give voice to those who feel silenced". Manchester Ink Link. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  5. ^ Rogers, Jeff (July 27, 2024). "Pat Long for NH Senate launch party". Manchester Ink Link. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Long and Ping clash on education, marijuana, and reproductive rights in Senate race". Granite Post News. November 2, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  7. ^ "Speaker Packard Appoints NH House Standing Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs". InDepth NH. December 12, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  8. ^ "Patrick Long (New Hampshire state senator)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  9. ^ Phelps, Jonathan (January 23, 2022). "'150 Dow' rooftop sign back before Manchester Heritage Commission". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Sylvia, Andrew (February 4, 2022). "Planning Board gives okay to Beech Street congregate housing facility". Manchester Ink Link. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Feely, Paul (July 14, 2025). "Ready, set, run: Candidate filing period in Manchester opens with long lines". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  12. ^ "Senator Pat Long (D-Manchester)". New Hampshire State Senate. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  13. ^ "Two Pat Longs file for Alderman on Monday - Manchester Ink Link". July 11, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  14. ^ DiStaso, John (January 15, 2020). "NH Primary Source: 100 union leaders, members declare support for Warren following Iowa debate". WMUR. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  15. ^ "Moving forward, together. Can we count on you to write in Joe Biden in the New Hampshire primary on January 23?". Write-in Biden. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024.
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