DEFENDING DEMOCRATIC VALUES

In New Hampshire, democracy is a living tradition built on civic engagement, grassroots activism, and a deep respect for every person’s voice. Carleigh’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions comes from a lifetime spent in service of the idea that democracy is something every one of us builds together.

Carleigh’s commitment to these values has been recognized here and abroad—for three years, she worked as a teacher in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, where she saw firsthand the consequences of U.S. policy and the urgent need for courageous, moral, people-centered leadership. At home, she has taught about the intersections of public policy, religion, and U.S. history at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and pushed for more accessible elections, affordable housing, and fair school funding as the Vice Chair of Hampton's Select Board.

Above all, Carleigh’s leadership is defined by service, independence, and a relentless belief that we rise together when government is truly of, by, and for the people. She’ll work every day to ensure no one gets left behind, in New Hampshire or across America.