DEBRA ALTSCHILLER FOR NH STATE SENATE 2024

Deborah Altschiller is the Democratic candidate for re-election to the NH State Senate for District 24 which includes the towns of Stratham, Exeter, Greenland, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, and North Hampton. She is currently serving her first term as Senator serving on the Executive Departments and Administration Committee, and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Senator Altschiller previously served in the NH House of Representatives for 3 terms. In that role Debra served on the Transportation, Judiciary, and Children and Family Law Committees. She was a member of the Children’s Caucus, Women’s Caucus, Gun Violence Prevention Caucus, and the Economic Justice Caucus.

Senator Altschiller has been endorsed for re-election to the Senate by the Planned Parenthood NH Action Fund, the AFL-CIO of NH, the National Education Association of NH, the Progressive Turnout Project, the Iron Workers Local 7, and the NH Home Builders Association,

Senator Altschiller is proud to have sponsored Senate Bill 359 during this session, raising the age of marriage to 18 years of age. This Bill has been passed and signed into law by the Governor. Senator Altschiller sponsored a Red Flag Law in 2019 which passed in both the House and Senate, only to be vetoed by Gov. Sununu. She is prepared to put forward Red Flag legislation again.

Among Senator Altschiller’s concerns are the need for protections for victims of sexual and domestic violence, the expansion of health care and the protection of reproductive rights, the importance of protecting our environment and the need for healthy drinking water. She strongly believes that the children of NH deserve a fully funded and excellent public school system.

The bi-partisan Job Creators Alliance has recognized Senator Altschiller multiple times for her consistent votes against a sales and income tax. While she supports our local businesses and understands the importance of attracting new businesses to the state, she also supports workers’ rights.

Senator Altschiller wa previously employed professionally as the Community Liaison for NH’s largest violence prevention and crisis support center. She received the “Unity Award” from the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs for her efforts on behalf of NH’s children.

Senator Altschiller hopes to earn your vote to serve a second term as your State Senator to continue her efforts to make NH the best possible place to live, work and grow.