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Sharon Carson
New Hampshire State Senate District 14
Tenure
2008 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
17
Compensation
Base salary
$100/year
Per diem
No per diem is paid
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Associates
Mount Wachussett Community College, 1986
Bachelor's
University of New Hampshire, 1996
Graduate
University of New Hampshire, 1998
Personal
Religion
Christian: Catholic
Contact

Sharon Carson (Republican Party) is a member of theNew Hampshire State Senate, representingDistrict 14. She assumed office in 2008. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.

Carson was elected unanimously asPresident of theNew Hampshire Senate, on December 4, 2024.[1]

Carson is originally from Limestone, Maine.[2] She served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1978 to 1995, attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class.[3] She received an associate degree in laboratory technology from Mount Wachusett Community College, and her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in American History from the University of New Hampshire.[4][5] She also worked as an adjunct professor at Nashua Community College.[2]

Carson served in theNew Hampshire House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008. During her House tenure, she served on the House Education Committee. She was elected to theNew Hampshire Senate in2008.[6] In 2022, Carson becamestate Senate majority leader.[7]WMUR TV's Adam Sexton wrote that Carson "is known in Concord for a no-nonsense approach to politics and her work on public safety issues and [the state's Division for Children, Youth, and Families] reform."[8]

In 2023, she sponsored an unsuccessful bill that would require teachers to tell parents of changes to a student's gender identity.[9][10] Also in 2023 she voted to end discussion of a bill that would have legalizedcannabis in New Hampshire, defeating the bill.[11] Upon her swearing-in as Senate president, she said she wanted to "preserve and expand the New Hampshire advantage, ensuring that our state remains a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and communities flourish."[1] In 2025, Carson outlined priorities for thelegislative session and said, "We will increase transparency in school budgets, we will continue to support funding for special education, and we will provide communities with property tax relief by sending state aid to local school districts through the student-centered education funding formula."[12] Also in 2025, Carson introduced a bill that would make the state's Division for Children, Youth, and Families a separate department from the state's Department of Health and Human Services.[13]

Biography

Carson earned her A.S. from Mount Wachussett Community College in 1986 and her B.A., M.A. and A.B.D. from the University of New Hampshire in 1996, 1998 and 2001, respectively. Her professional experience includes serving on the adjunct faculty at Nashua Community College and working as a teaching assistant for the University of New Hampshire from 1999 to 2002. Carson was a sergeant first class in the United States Army Reserve, serving as a medical technologist at the 323rd Medical Lab from 1978 to 1996.

Before assuming elected office, Carson's political experience included serving as a delegate at the New Hampshire State Convention from 1998 to 2000.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Carson was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Carson was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Carson was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Carson was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017
•Executive Departments and Administration, Chair
•Judiciary, Chair
•Legislative Ethics, Vice chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Carson served on the following committees:

New Hampshire committee assignments, 2015
•Executive Departments and Administration, Chair
•Health and Human Services
•Judiciary, Chair
•Legislative Ethics, Vice Chairman

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Carson served on the following committees:

New Hampshire committee assignments, 2013
•Executive Departments and Administration, Chair
•Judiciary, Chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carson served on these committees:

New Hampshire committee assignments, 2011
•Education
•Executive Departments and Administration, Chair
•Judiciary, Vice Chair

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson defeatedKara Roy in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson (R)
 
58.8
 
19,429
Kara Roy (D)
 
41.2
 
13,611
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
24

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Total votes: 33,064
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

Kara Roy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Kara Roy
 
99.2
 
3,072
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
24

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Total votes: 3,096
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson
 
98.5
 
5,175
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.5
 
81

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Total votes: 5,256
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson defeatedJohn Robinson in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson (R)
 
59.1
 
14,631
John Robinson (D)
 
40.9
 
10,133
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
12

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Total votes: 24,776
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

John Robinson advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔John Robinson
 
98.8
 
2,242
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.2
 
28

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Total votes: 2,270
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson
 
99.1
 
5,198
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.9
 
46

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Total votes: 5,244
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2020

See also: New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson defeatedNancy Hendricks in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson (R)
 
58.9
 
19,082
Nancy Hendricks (D)
 
41.1
 
13,330

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Total votes: 32,412
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

Nancy Hendricks advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Nancy Hendricks
 
99.6
 
3,870
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
16

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Total votes: 3,886
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson
 
99.2
 
5,336
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
41

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Total votes: 5,377
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2018

See also:New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson defeatedTammy Marie Siekmann in the general election for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson (R)
 
57.6
 
12,823
Tammy Marie Siekmann (D)
 
42.4
 
9,424

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Total votes: 22,247
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

Tammy Marie Siekmann advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 11, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Tammy Marie Siekmann
 
100.0
 
3,074

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Total votes: 3,074
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14

IncumbentSharon Carson advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 14 on September 11, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sharon Carson
Sharon Carson
 
100.0
 
3,603

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Total votes: 3,603
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2016

See also:New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for theNew Hampshire State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016.

IncumbentSharon Carson defeatedTammy Siekmann in the New Hampshire State Senate District 14 general election.[14][15]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngSharon CarsonIncumbent64.05%17,793
    DemocraticTammy Siekmann35.95%9,989
Total Votes27,782
Source:New Hampshire Secretary of State


Tammy Siekmann ran unopposed in the New Hampshire State Senate District 14 Democratic primary.[16][17]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngTammy Siekmann (unopposed)


IncumbentSharon Carson defeatedLudwig Haken in the New Hampshire State Senate District 14 Republican primary.[16][17]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngSharon CarsonIncumbent72.28%3,139
    RepublicanLudwig Haken27.72%1,204
Total Votes4,343

2014

See also:New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for theNew Hampshire State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014.Kate Messner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbentSharon Carson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Messner and Carson faced off in the general election.[18] Incumbent Carson defeated the challenger in the general election, and was re-elected for another term.[19]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngSharon CarsonIncumbent63.7%11,742
    Democratic Kate Messner36.3%6,689
Total Votes18,431

2012

See also:New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2012

Carson won re-election in the2012 election forNew Hampshire State Senate, District 14. Carson ran unopposed in the September 11th Republican primary election and defeatedKatherine Messner (D) andRichard B. Kahn (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[20][21]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14, General Election, 2012
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngSharon CarsonIncumbent53.5%13,701
    Democratic Katherine Messner40.8%10,466
    Libertarian Richard Kahn5.7%1,466
Total Votes25,633

2010

See also:New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Carson won election to theNew Hampshire State Senate. She faced no opposition in the September 14 primary and defeatedTammy Marie Siekmann in the general election.[22][23]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 General election (2010)
CandidatesVotes
Green check mark transparent.pngSharon Carson (R)11,350
Tammy Marie Siekmann (D)5,131

2008

See also:New Hampshire State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Sharon Carson won the election for New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 with 14,106 votes.

Carson raised $35,713 for her campaign.[24]

New Hampshire State Senate, District 14 (2008)
CandidatesVotes
Green check mark transparent.pngSharon Carson (R)14,106
Amlaw (D)9,902
Others28

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Sharon Carson did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Sharon Carson did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Sharon Carson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024*New Hampshire State Senate District 14Won general$79,464 $0
2022New Hampshire State Senate District 14Won general$100,302 $0
2020New Hampshire State Senate District 14Won general$56,576 N/A**
2018New Hampshire State Senate District 14Won general$46,150 N/A**
2016New Hampshire State Senate, District 14Won$53,700 N/A**
2014New Hampshire State Senate, District 14Won$46,450 N/A**
2012New Hampshire Senate, District 14Won$53,014 N/A**
2010New Hampshire Senate, District 14Won$41,181 N/A**
2008New Hampshire Senate, District 14Won$35,713 N/A**
2006New Hampshire House, Rockingham 3Won$0 N/A**
2004New Hampshire House, Rockingham 3Won$0 N/A**
2002New Hampshire House, District 75Won$0 N/A**
2000New Hampshire House, District 29Won$0 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 13.

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Legislators are scored based on their votes and if they align with the organization's values.
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Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues


2023

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In 2023, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 29.

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2022

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In 2022, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 26.

Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
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  • Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund:Senate andHouse
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2021

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In 2021, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
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2020

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In 2020, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11.

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2019

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In 2019, theNew Hampshire General Court was in session from January 2 through June 30.

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2018

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In 2018, theNew Hampshire General Court was in session from January 3 through June 30.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil liberties.
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Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party.
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2017

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In 2017, theNew Hampshire General Court was in session from January 4 through June 22. The state House met for a veto session on November 2.

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2016

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In 2016, theNew Hampshire General Court was in session from January 6 through June 1.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored based on 15 roll call votes in the House and seven roll call votes in the Senate during the 2015-2016 session.
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2015

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In 2015, theNew Hampshire General Court was in session from January 7 to July 1.

Legislators are scored based on 15 roll call votes in the House and seven roll call votes in the Senate during the 2015-2016 session.
Legislators are scored based on their votes on business legislation.
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2014

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In 2014, the 163rdNew Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 8 through June 13.

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2013

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In 2013, the 163rdNew Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 2 to July 1.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
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2012

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In 2012, the 162ndNew Hampshire General Court, second year, was in session from January 4 through June 27.

Legislators are scored based on 39 roll call votes in the House and 20 roll call votes in the Senate during the 2011-2012 session.
Legislators are scored based on their votes on education legislation.
Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes."
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
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2011

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In 2011, the 162ndNew Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 5 through July 1.

Legislators are scored based on 39 roll call votes in the House and 20 roll call votes in the Senate during the 2011-2012 session.
Legislators are scored based on their votes on education legislation.
Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes."
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party.

Endorsements

Presidential preference

2012

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Sharon Carson endorsedMitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[25]

Personal

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Carson and her husband, Gregory, have two children.

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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑1.01.1New Hampshire Bulletin, "Packard to lead House, Carson chosen in Senate; new committee on housing formed," December 4, 2024
    2. ↑2.02.1Union Leader, "Carson to succeed Bradley as NH Senate president," November 10, 2024
    3. ↑Citizens Count, "Sharon M. Carson," accessed April 7, 2025
    4. ↑CSG East, "Committee Leadership," accessed April 7, 2024
    5. ↑New Hampshire General Counsel, "Sharon Carson," accessed April 7, 2025
    6. ↑New Hampshire Business Review, "Carson goes against grain, wins one for Republicans," November 5, 2008
    7. ↑In Depth NH, "Bradley Elected Senate President, Names Leadership Team," December 7, 2022
    8. ↑WMUR, "New leaders emerge in New Hampshire House, Senate for next session," November 14, 2024
    9. ↑New Hampshire Public Radio, "NH Republicans continue push for 'parental bill of rights'" April 18, 2023
    10. ↑Legiscan, "New Hampshire Senate Bill 272," accessed April 7, 2025
    11. ↑New Hampshire Bulletin, "Senate committee recommends killing cannabis legalization bill," May 9, 2023
    12. ↑NH Journal, "Budget, Immigration and Parental Rights Top Senate GOP’s Priority List," January 8, 2025
    13. ↑WMUR, "Senate president introduces bill to make DCYF its own stand-alone department," February 18, 2025
    14. ↑New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
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