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<h2>Meet Rebecca</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/cbbd9eb0-2c96-462c-97c9-a7e7d303a121/cbbd9eb0-2c96-462c-97c9-a7e7d303a121.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=91%2C9%2C775%2C938&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Rebecca Harned is a working parent, scientist, and dedicated public servant proud to raise her family in New Hampshire’s 7th Senate District.&nbsp;The daughter of a service-disabled, U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, Rebecca understands the financial pressures facing hard working families, seniors, and veterans as the cost of living continues to rise across the state.Rebecca graduated from Colby-Sawyer College, putting herself through school with financial aid and two jobs before earning her master’s degree. She went on to spend more than a decade in Washington, D.C.,&nbsp;working under the Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations to provide public safety and disaster preparedness initiatives that strengthened local communities while protecting taxpayer dollars.&nbsp;Her work delivered practical results through responsible leadership and effective management.In 2017, Rebecca returned home to New Hampshire to raise her family and invest in the community she loves. She lives in Sutton, works as a research scientist studying risk and community resilience, and serves on the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, where she helps ensure responsible stewardship of local tax dollars while supporting strong public schools.Rebecca and her family enjoy spending time outdoors in New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains, and she is committed to building a more affordable, responsible future for the communities of Senate District 7.

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Winning State Senate District 7 will take our entire community — all 22 towns working together!To help grow and manage this grassroots movement, we’re recruiting volunteers for a variety of roles. Whether you can give a little time or take on a larger role, there’s a place for you on our team.Explore the opportunities below and sign up for one or more ways to get involved.

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<h3>Host a House Party</h3>We’re looking for 20 supporters across the district to host fundraising house parties. Bring together friends and neighbors, share ideas for New Hampshire’s future, and help build the resources needed for a winning campaign. Interested? Email our Campaign Manager at <a href="mailto:emma@rebeccafornh.com">emma@rebeccafornh.com</a>.<h3>Organize a Community Conversation</h3>We’ve launched a series of Community Conversations in towns across the district to foster open, bipartisan dialogue on the issues that matter most. We need volunteers to help organize locations, coordinate schedules, and spread the word in their communities. Our goal is to conduct 22 of these Community Conversations in District 7 towns before November!<h3>Attend a Community Event or Parade</h3>From pancake breakfasts and fish fries to parades and summer festivals — we want to be part of the events that bring our communities together. Let us know about upcoming events in your town and how our campaign can participate. We're happy to just show-up and meet community members, lend a hand at a community breakfast, walk together in a parade, or set-up a table at a festival or farmers market.<h3>Write to your Local Newspaper</h3>Help us expand our reach through Op-Eds, Letters to the Editor, and social media. Whether you enjoy writing or sharing content on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, your voice can help amplify our campaign and the issues facing our district.<h3>Canvass your Community</h3>Neighbor-to-neighbor conversations are at the heart of a true grassroots campaign. Join our “Get Out the Vote” team by canvassing door-to-door in your community and helping connect with voters across the district.

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Rebecca believes that New Hampshire’s government should live within its means - just like our families, seniors, and small businesses do. That means cutting excess spending where it exists and making sure every taxpayer dollar is spent effectively, achieving real outcomes for our people. New Hampshire can and must meet its obligations - without passing burdens onto working families, seniors, and future generations.

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Dear Friends,We are now just five months away from Election Day, and the momentum across State Senate District 7 is growing stronger every day.As I travel through our communities and meet with residents from every corner of the district, I continue to hear a common theme. People love where they live. They are deeply invested in their towns, committed to their neighbors, and dedicated to keeping our communities strong, vibrant, and thriving.Every day, I’m inspired by the strength of the people who call District 7 home. Time and again, we show up for one another. We understand a simple truth: our communities are better when we work together. That spirit of service to each other is at the heart of this campaign.This campaign is about building more resilient communities across Senate District 7. It is about ensuring that our state government creates policies that strengthen local economies, support families and seniors, and preserve the New Hampshire values we hold dear. Together, we can build a future where common sense guides our decisions, communities have the resources they need to thrive, and New Hampshire remains a place we are proud to call home for generations to come.Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and your commitment to our communities. I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail.Sincerely,Rebecca Harned<h2>Our Progress</h2>Together, we have an opportunity this November to bring new leadership to District 7 and contribute to a State Senate that puts our families and communities first. Thanks to your support, our campaign is off to a strong start. Now, we need your help to keep that momentum growing.There are many ways to get involved. Join us at one of our upcoming community events, volunteer your time, host a conversation with friends and neighbors, or help spread our message throughout the district. Every conversation matters, and there is a place for everyone on this team.<a href="https://www.rebeccafornh.com/get-involved" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our campaign!</a>Would you consider making a contribution of $50 today?Every donation—whether it's $25, $50, $100, or more — is an investment in a more affordable future for District 7.Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and your belief in what we can accomplish together. We are moving our mission forward one conversation, one volunteer, and one donation at a time—and we're grateful to do it with you.<a href="https://www.raisemore.app/emailCampaigns/8936245c-fe82-44ee-a372-bc0667c1182c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate here!</a><h2>Our Events:</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/a070df4b-2fbb-4603-9b0e-59fa178b198c/a070df4b-2fbb-4603-9b0e-59fa178b198c.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C720&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Andover House Party</h3>On Sunday, May 3rd—exactly six months before Election Day—I spoke with voters in the heart of Senate District 7 about the issues that matter most: rising property taxes, strong public education, and affordable housing for all stages of life.We shared practical strategies and exchanged ideas for reducing reliance on local property taxes to fund public education and essential services. This is the community leadership and engagement needed to build a brighter future for all Granite Staters.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/2de3a0a5-b1c4-440a-9b21-cbd6380edf1f/2de3a0a5-b1c4-440a-9b21-cbd6380edf1f.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C646&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Henniker House Party</h3>Many thanks to everyone who joined us in Henniker for a thoughtful evening of conversation and community. I’m especially grateful to our hosts, Rusty and Christopher, for opening their home for neighbors to come together and discuss the issues facing our region and our state.<h2>In the Community</h2><h3>Webster Annual Community Breakfast</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/513dee6a-5d8b-4519-8591-dd0a6f7b4256/513dee6a-5d8b-4519-8591-dd0a6f7b4256.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C977&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">So glad to serve Webster at the Webster Democrats' 4th Annual Community Breakfast! It was wonderful to see neighbors coming together to support the Webster Food Pantry and celebrate great food, local traditions, community spirit, and even a little whitewater excitement on the Blackwater River. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, especially Jen Buck and Jane Difley, who made this event possible.Events like this are a great reminder of the generosity and sense of community that make New Hampshire such special places to call home.<h3>Franklin Community Day</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/0967cd8d-bcfd-480c-a742-64f46fdf3aa7/0967cd8d-bcfd-480c-a742-64f46fdf3aa7.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C502&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Franklin knows how to build community! I was honored to participate in Franklin’s Community Day on Saturday, May 9 -- a celebration for our shared history and the future we’re building together. It was an honor to spend time with the Mayor of Franklin, Glenn Morrill, discussing the path forward for positive change and economic development.A special thank you to the leadership and community organizing by the Franklin Democrats! Your energy and dedication are a model for so many.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/14d8c498-14c5-4cc2-8803-10a7e329d96a/14d8c498-14c5-4cc2-8803-10a7e329d96a.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C460%2C460&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Spring into Warner</h3>Spring Into Warner is celebration of community, local small businesses, and everything that makes District 7 special!A huge thank you to everyone who organized this year’s festival and to all the volunteers, vendors, musicians, and community members who made the day such a success. Such a beautiful day celebrating the things that make District 7 so special — vibrant Main Street communities where neighbors can come together, support the heartbeat of our local economy - small businesses - and our community organizations. A special thank you to the Warner Democrats for holding your annual plant sale!<h3>Boscawen Listening Session</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/c0365b81-8bed-4f9e-8e0d-4e6a4ba64a93/c0365b81-8bed-4f9e-8e0d-4e6a4ba64a93.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C720&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">On May 17, we kicked off our Community Conversation series in Boscawen! These open forums are a neutral place to discuss the issues that matter most, and how our state government needs to be working for our people and communities. Now is the time to build bridges across partisan lines, among our neighbors - to focus on our shared, core values. 2026 is about getting back to the basics - our values, our communities.<h2>Town Dems Corner</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/619f0f55-d765-4c16-90a2-4d65cdb49697/db4a7bb9-bbe5-4d5f-a66e-b3873b812335/db4a7bb9-bbe5-4d5f-a66e-b3873b812335.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C503&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">We joined Democrats and community members in Andover, Henniker, the Plymouth area, and the New London area to talk about the issues facing our towns — from rising costs and school funding to protecting rural healthcare and supporting local businesses. In every corner of the district, people are looking for practical leadership that understands the challenges rural communities face and is ready to fight for them in Concord.

Dear Friends,We are now just five months away from Election Day, and the momentum across State Senate District 7 is growing stronger every day.As I travel through our communities and meet with residents from every corner of the district, I continue to hear a common theme. People love where they live.

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Rebecca believes local communities know their children best, and public schools are the bedrock of our strong communities across New Hampshire. Our public schools are the foundation of our home values—if they decline, so do our homes - putting generations of investment at risk. Strong public education is also the foundation for small business growth and the new economic opportunities we’ve been calling for. Bottom line: Strong public education protects our personal investments and supports small business growth.As a member of the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, Rebecca knows firsthand how difficult it is to fund quality education while limiting tax increases. She’s committed to ensuring every New Hampshire student has access to a strong education while respecting local control. That requires balancing responsibility between towns and the state, backed by accountable use of existing state funding.

Rebecca believes local communities know their children best, and public schools are the bedrock of our strong communities across New Hampshire.

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Responsible stewardship of our natural resources is central to the New Hampshire advantage. We must protect our forests, lakes, and wildlife while preserving traditions like sustainable timber and maple sugar production. Strengthening energy infrastructure, expanding renewable energy production, and lowering household energy costs - are interdependent and beneficial to our environment and all Granite Staters today and into the future.

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Rebecca believes local communities know their children best, and public schools are the bedrock of our strong communities across New Hampshire. Our public schools are the foundation of our home values—if they decline, so do our homes - putting generations of investment at risk.

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Rebecca understands that the biggest strain on working families and seniors is rising property taxes. The state’s overreliance on property taxes to fund essential services is putting tremendous stress on New Hampshire’s families, seniors, and small businesses. The solution is responsible state spending, fiscal accountability, and fair revenue reforms that deliver relief without shifting costs. She is committed to keeping homeownership affordable at every stage of life.

Rebecca understands that the biggest strain on working families and seniors is rising property taxes.

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ANDOVER, NH — Rebecca Harned, candidate for New Hampshire's 7th Senate District, announced her policy priorities for her 2026 campaign at a fundraiser in Andover. Drawing on her experience as a research scientist, federal public servant, and member of the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, Rebecca is running to deliver the kind of responsible, commonsense leadership that puts SD7 families first."Property taxes are putting serious pressure on families and seniors across our district. At the same time, insufficient state investment in public schools is hurting property values and slowing small business and economic growth" said Harned. "The solution is straightforward: responsible state spending, stronger accountability, greater efficiency, and common-sense fiscal reforms that provide relief without shifting costs onto local residents. Our goal is simple—make the state government work for the people who fund it. Every resident should be able to afford a home, every child should have access to a quality public education, and every family deserves relief from a property tax burden that has been rising for years."Fiscal ResponsibilityRebecca believes that New Hampshire’s government should live within its means, just like the families and small businesses of SD7 do every day. That means cutting excess spending where it exists and making sure every taxpayer dollar is spent effectively. New Hampshire can and must meet its obligations without passing burdens onto future generations.No Income or Sales TaxRebecca will never support a broad-based income or sales tax. She understands that New Hampshire's low-tax, business-friendly environment is what keeps communities vibrant and attracts new opportunities. She is committed to defending that tradition while encouraging sustainable, responsible growth.Lower Property TaxesRising property taxes are putting real pressure on families, seniors, and small businesses across Senate District 7. Rebecca's approach focuses on responsible state spending and finding real relief for property taxpayers without shifting costs unfairly onto communities that can least afford it. She is committed to working toward solutions that make staying in your home more affordable across every stage of life.Public EducationRebecca believes local communities know their children best, and that strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities. As a member of the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, she has seen firsthand the impact of state education policy on local schools and local taxpayers. Rebecca is committed to ensuring every student in New Hampshire has access to high-quality public education while protecting local control and local decision-making.

ANDOVER -- Rebecca Harned, candidate for New Hampshire's 7th Senate District, announced her policy priorities for her 2026 campaign at a fundraiser in Andover.

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<h2>Rebecca Harned Announces Campaign for New Hampshire Senate District 7</h2>SUTTON, NH — Rebecca Harned, a working mom, research scientist, and member of the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, today announced her campaign for New Hampshire State Senate in District 7, pledging to focus on lowering costs for families and bringing responsible leadership back to Concord.Harned, who lives in Sutton with her family, said she is running because too many Granite State families are feeling squeezed by rising costs while state leaders fail to address the pressures facing local communities.“I hear from families all across Senate District 7: it’s getting harder,” said Harned. “It’s harder to afford a home. Harder to keep up with property taxes. Harder for young families to get started. Harder for working families to afford childcare… much less buy their first home. Harder for young people to launch into careers paying a livable wage.Harned, who lives in Sutton with her family, emphasized that affordability will be the central focus of her campaign.“This race is about affordability and responsibility,” Harned said. “It is about building a better New Hampshire."A graduate of Colby-Sawyer College, Harned put herself through school with need-based financial aid and two jobs before earning her master’s degree. She later spent more than a decade in Washington, D.C., working on public safety and disaster preparedness initiatives under the Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations.“My job was to create efficiencies, modernize systems, protect taxpayer dollars, and deliver measurable results,” Harned said. “Not ideology. Results. And that’s what I believe our district deserves.”Harned returned to New Hampshire in 2017 to raise her family and invest in the community she calls home. In addition to her work as a research scientist studying risk and resilience, she serves on the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee.“As I serve on the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, I see these pressures up close. We work carefully, line by line, to make sure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly, because we know every increase shows up on our property tax bill. We know that behind every budget decision is a family trying to make ends meet,” Harned said. “Responsible leadership means being honest about what’s working—and what’s hurting our communities.”Harned said her campaign will focus on lowering pressure on property taxpayers, making housing more attainable, supporting local schools, and protecting seniors from being priced out of their communities.“Now is the time to elevate the quality of life for every Granite Stater,” Harned said. “Let’s protect our communities, make our hard work count, and keep New Hampshire the place we are proud to call our home.”Sutton Selectboard member Nancy Glynn praised Harned’s leadership and commitment to local communities.“Rebecca shares the values that define this district: common sense, fiscal responsibility, and service, said Glynn. "She’s the kind of leader who will bring steady, thoughtful leadership to Concord, and who will keep the focus where it belongs: on making life more affordable and strengthening our communities.”State Senator Tara Reardon also voiced support for Harned’s campaign.“Families across New Hampshire are dealing with rising costs and increasing pressure on property taxpayers,” said Reardon. “Rebecca Harned is exactly the kind of leader we need more of. She’s serious, steady, and focused on results—and she’s running to bring a more responsible, family-first approach to the State Senate.”###

Rebecca Harned, a working mom, research scientist, and member of the Kearsarge Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee, today announced her campaign for New Hampshire State Senate in District 7, pledging to focus on lowering costs for families and bringing responsible leadership back to Concord.

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New Hampshire is at a pivotal moment, with rising property taxes, financial strain on families and seniors, and stagnant economic growth threatening the “New Hampshire Advantage” of limited government, fiscal responsibility, local control, and individual opportunity, and it is time for leaders to make thoughtful decisions to ensure a resilient future for future generations.

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May 3rd marks six months until Election Day. To usher in this key milestone, we're hosting a House Party to bring together supporters and community members. It will be a great opportunity to connect, share updates from the campaign trail, and talk about what’s ahead!

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May 3rd marks six months until Election Day. To usher in this key milestone, we're hosting a House Party to bring together supporters and community members. It will be a great opportunity to connect, share updates from the campaign trail, and talk about what’s ahead!

May 3rd marks six months until Election Day. To usher in this key milestone, we're hosting a House Party to bring together supporters and community members. It will be a great opportunity to connect, share updates from the campaign trail, and talk about what’s ahead!

Rebecca understands that the biggest strain on working families and seniors is rising property taxes.

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Rebecca does not support a broad-based income or sales tax. She understands that our low-tax, business-friendly environment is what keeps our communities vibrant, fosters small business growth, and attracts new opportunities. By defending these principles, she aims to preserve the state’s unique economic identity while encouraging sustainable growth. She is committed to working with business leaders to foster economic development that’s aligned with our values and protects our land, workforce, and traditions.

Rebecca does not support a broad-based income or sales tax.

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