Carol Shea-Porter

Carol Shea-Porter (born December 2, 1952) is an American politician who is the U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district. She previously represented the seat from from 2007 to 2011, and was again elected to that seat in 2012 and took office January 3, 2013. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Shea-Porter was defeated in the November 2, 2010 general election by former Manchester mayor Frank Guinta, and left Congress in January 2011. On November 6, 2012, Shea-Porter reclaimed her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from Republican incumbent Guinta.

Read more about Carol Shea-Porter:  Early Life, Education and Career, Political Positions, Town Hall Disruptions, Electoral History

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