A history-maker in the Granite State

Undeterred by a high school guidance counselor who told her to “forget about college,” Carol Shea-Porter earned both a B.A. and a master’s degree in social work, and in 2006 became the first woman elected to represent New Hampshire in the U.S. House. Despite a disheartening loss in the 2010 GOP landslide, Carol is determined to return to Washington to fight for women and the middle class as she has throughout her career in social work and public service.

A champion for women, children and veterans

In Congress, Carol championed middle-class families, backing legislation to boost the minimum wage, expand children’s health insurance and student loans, and protect a woman’s right to choose. A key supporter of fair pay and health care reform measures, Carol also voted to expand small business loans and pushed numerous bills to assist veterans and their families.

The chance to defeat a vulnerable Tea Party incumbent opponent

Rep. Frank Guinta, who rode Tea Party momentum to his 2010 win and quickly fell in line behind the extremist GOP House leadership, has lost favor with his famously pragmatic Granite State constituents. His support of Rep. Paul Ryan’s draconian budgets has drawn protestors at Town Hall meetings and scores of angry letters to local papers. Polls show Guinta is vulnerable – and Carol is ready for a rematch. She’ll be counting on EMILY’s List members to help her return to Congress to, as she says, “keep America the land of opportunity and fairness for your children and mine.”

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