About Heath
Heath has lived in New Hampshire his entire life and understands firsthand the challenges many Granite Staters face. He currently represents the independent-minded towns of Strafford and Barrington in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Now finishing up his second term, Heath served as Vice Chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Deputy Ranking Member on the Executive Departments and Administration Committee, and as a member of the Strafford County Executive Committee. He is the youngest member of either party to hold a leadership role on a House committee, and he's helping bring fresh ideas and new energy to the Democratic Party.
As a democratic socialist, Heath understands we need a true democracy that works for everyone. The working class of New Hampshire is struggling: from soaring tuition at our state universities to a lack of affordable housing and job opportunities. We need a homegrown fighter to rein in wealth inequality. In the State House, he has fought to make education more accessible, expand workforce training, and advance real housing solutions so that the next generation can afford to live and thrive in our state. Despite serving in a Republican-controlled legislature, Heath has successfully worked across the aisle to pass ten of his bills into law, demonstrating that with the right leadership, it's still possible to deliver real results for the people of New Hampshire.
Heath studied history at the University of New Hampshire and recently celebrated five years with his partner. In his free time, he enjoys visiting local New Hampshire breweries, cheering on the Celtics, and playing with his mischievous rescue dog, Sadie. Whether fighting for his constituents, supporting local organizers, or working across the aisle to pass meaningful legislation, Heath has a proven record of getting things done. He knows that “politics as usual” isn’t delivering and that it’s time for new voices who will fight for real change.
At 15, Heath broke his back, suffering an L4 burst fracture that nearly left him paralyzed. This experience exposed him to the harsh realities of our broken healthcare system and sparked his passion for advocacy. Since then, he has undergone two major surgeries and continues to live with chronic back pain. These challenges have shaped his perspective and made him a strong voice for the disability community in Concord. With disability representation still lacking in government, and with Republicans in Washington repeatedly targeting critical programs, Heath believes we need leaders who will stand up for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and ensure no one is denied the care they need.
A seventh-generation Granite Stater, Heath comes from a working class, union family. His mother is a special education teacher, and his father works as a building inspector and carpenter. Their experiences navigating the healthcare system have shaped Heath’s deep appreciation for the protections unions provide and the critical role they play in supporting working families. Heath knows we need a labor movement that reminds the billionaires we have the power. The working class has been disregarded for far too long, and it’s time for us to take control.
