State Senator (NH-14)
Employer / Organization
Next Election
Nov 03, 2020
Filing Window
Jun 03, 2020 - Jun 12, 2020
Description
A New Hampshire State Senator serves in the upper house of the bicameral New Hampshire State Legislature. New Hampshire has 24 senators, who each represent one district within the state. Each senator represents about 55,291 constituents from their respective districts. Primary responsibilities of a senator include, developing budget packages, making taxation decisions, passing legislation, allocating spending, and redistricting in collaboration with other senators and the house of representatives. Additionally, the senate has the exclusive authority to try officials impeached by the house in addition to authorizing certain executive appointments. Leadership in the senate is guided by the Senate President, who, after being chosen by the majority party caucus, and elected by the entire senate body, is charged with assigning each senator to various committees and leadership positions. A New Hampshire senator serves a two-year term, with no limit on the number of terms served. The salary of the position is $200 per two-year term, with no per diem for every day in session.