Laurie Sanborn Makes Next House Run Official

Two days ago, Laurie Sanborn with the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Today, she filed paperwork to run for re-election as a candidate for one of Bedford's six District 7 seats.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the people of our great state over the past two years, and hope to continue the important work we've begun at the Statehouse to improve the climate for job creation and economic growth," said Sanborn. "I am proud of the work I have done to make our government more responsible with tax payer dollars and our state a better place to find a job or start a business. However, we have much work to do if we are to keep youth in our state, reduce health insurance costs, and improve government efficiencies and service, and I am determined to address these issues and solve real problems for the people of Bedford. I will continue to fight for local communities and be their voice against the over reach of Concord."

Sanborn is a first-term state representative who made a name for herself at the Statehouse by creating the NH House Business Coalition, the largest pro-business caucus in state history.

Since she formed the House Business Coalition in January 2011, the non-partisan group has grown to more than 100 legislators and has succeeded in passing in excess of 50 bills aimed at improving the climate for job creation and economic growth in our state. These bills, Sanborn said, have made critical tax reforms, improved the state's competitiveness in attracting and retaining employers, and have significantly reduced excessive regulations and red tape.

The group has hosted numerous forums and meetings with business owners throughout the state. 

She has also served on the House Ways and Means Committee, which makes important revenue projections for the state budget and hears all bills on revenue matters. Additionally, Sanborn served on the Commission to Study Business Taxation, the Economic Strategic Commission to Review the Relationship between Businesses and Government, and the Business Finance Authority Board.

Sanborn, is an entrepreneur herself, and currently owns The Draft, an award-winning restaurant and pub in Concord, with her husband, NH state Sen. Andy Sanborn.

Previously, she spent 15 years overseeing Human Resources and Operations for companies in the financial, health care and environmental testing industries, and has served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, Henniker Economic Development Committee, and several other organizations and clubs.

Sanborn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Simmons College, and early in her career became a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist and Senior Professional in Human Resources.

Both Sanborns are fourth-generation New Hampshire natives and life-long Granite Staters.

For more information on Sanborn, visit Laurie4NH.com.

As of yesterday, only one other Bedford resident had for House office.

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