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===2012 New Hampshire GOP Chair===
===2012 New Hampshire GOP Chair===
Horn has been mentioned as the establishment candidate, replacing Wayne MacDonald. She is facing Andrew Hemmingway in the party election. <ref name=DiStaso>{{cite news|last=DiStaso|first=John|title=Granite Status: Republicans set 'soul-searching' conference for the way forward|url=http://www.unionleader.com/article/20121220/NEWS0602/121229960/0/SEARCH|accessdate=28 December 2012|newspaper=Manchester (NH) Union Leader|date=19 December 2012}}</ref> Horn reportedly has the backing of [[United States Senator|U.S. Senator]] [[Kelly Ayotte]] and outgoing [[United States Representative|U.S. Representatives]] [[Frank Guinta]] and [[Charles Bass|Charlie Bass]], <ref name=Pendell>{{cite news|last=Pendell|first=James|title=Horn poised to become next NHGOP chair|url=http://www.wmur.com/news/politics/Horn-poised-to-become-next-NHGOP-chair/-/9857748/17575636/-/2eu9yo/-/index.html|accessdate=28 December 2012|newspaper=WMUR 9|date=28 November 2012}}</ref> along with 40 other elected officials. <ref name=DiStaso-120512>{{cite news|last=DiStaso|first=John|title=Granite Status: In NHGOP chair race, Horn has new backers, Hemingway has new proposal|url=http://www.unionleader.com/article/20121205/NEWS0602/121129110/0/SEARCH|accessdate=28 December 2012|newspaper=Manchester (NH) Union Leader|date=5 December 2012}}</ref> The election will be in late January 2013. <ref name=Pendell /> <ref name=DiStaso />
Horn has been mentioned as the establishment candidate, replacing Wayne MacDonald. She is facing Andrew Hemmingway in the party election. <ref name=DiStaso>{{cite news|last=DiStaso|first=John|title=Granite Status: Republicans set 'soul-searching' conference for the way forward|url=http://www.unionleader.com/article/20121220/NEWS0602/121229960/0/SEARCH|accessdate=28 December 2012|newspaper=Manchester (NH) Union Leader|date=19 December 2012}}</ref> Horn reportedly has the backing of [[United States Senator|U.S. Senator]] [[Kelly Ayotte]] and outgoing [[United States Representative|U.S. Representatives]] [[Frank Guinta]] and [[Charles Bass|Charlie Bass]], <ref name=Pendell>{{cite news|last=Pendell|first=James|title=Horn poised to become next NHGOP chair|url=http://www.wmur.com/news/politics/Horn-poised-to-become-next-NHGOP-chair/-/9857748/17575636/-/2eu9yo/-/index.html|accessdate=28 December 2012|newspaper=WMUR 9|date=28 November 2012}}</ref> along with 40 other elected officials. <ref name=DiStaso-120512>{{cite news|last=DiStaso|first=John|title=Granite Status: In NHGOP chair race, Horn has new backers, Hemingway has new proposal|url=http://www.unionleader.com/article/20121205/NEWS0602/121129110/0/SEARCH|accessdate=28 December 2012|newspaper=Manchester (NH) Union Leader|date=5 December 2012}}</ref> In the closing weeks of the election, Horn has faced increased scrutiny for a $92,000 IRS lien and another $230,000 in campaign debt. <ref name=Timmins>{{cite news|last=Timmins|first=AnnMarie|title=Tax lien ‘truth’ in GOP state party race puts Republican on defensive|url=http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/3744076-95/horn-barton-party-republican|accessdate=19 January 2013|newspaper=Newspapers of New England (NH) Concord Monitor|date=8 January 2013}}</ref> The election will be in late January 2013. <ref name=Pendell /> <ref name=DiStaso /> <ref name=Timmins />


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Jennifer Horn
Born
Albany, NY
NationalityUnited States
EducationCollege of Saint Rose, 1982-1986
OccupationJournalist
Political partyRepublican
SpouseWilliam Horn

Jennifer Horn (born 1964) was a two-time challenger for the New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, winning the Republican nomination in 2008, and becoming the first woman nominated by the Republican Party in the state. She eventually lost to Paul Hodes in the general election. In 2010, she ran again and lost to Charles Bass in the Republican primary. Horn presently resides in Nashua, New Hampshire, with her husband WIlliam Horn and five children. Jennifer Horn attended The College of Saint Rose, in Albany.

Biographical information

Horn was born in Albany, New York and currently lives in Nashua, New Hampshire with her husband. [1] She attended the College of Saint Rose from 1982 to 1986. [1] Horn worked for Blue Cross-Blue Shield from 1986 to 1990, worked with her husband from 1990 to 1997, was a print journalist from 2002 to 2006, and a radio talk-show host from 2006 to 2008. [1] She is married to William "Bill" Horn, has a step-daughter and four sons.[1]

Political involvement

2008 Congressional campaign

In the 2008 campaign for U.S. Representative for the Second Congressional District of New Hampshire, Horn ran against incumbent Paul Hodes. [2] Horn first defeated four other primary opponents in her first political race. [3] The campaign included a televised debate. [4]

2012 New Hampshire GOP Chair

Horn has been mentioned as the establishment candidate, replacing Wayne MacDonald. She is facing Andrew Hemmingway in the party election. [5] Horn reportedly has the backing of U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte and outgoing U.S. Representatives Frank Guinta and Charlie Bass, [6] along with 40 other elected officials. [7] In the closing weeks of the election, Horn has faced increased scrutiny for a $92,000 IRS lien and another $230,000 in campaign debt. [8] The election will be in late January 2013. [6] [5] [8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Greisman, David (5 September 2008). "Congressional Candidate Profile: Jennifer Horn draws inspiration from her family". Keene (NH) Sentinel. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  2. ^ Cook, Robert M. (29 October 2008). "UNH poll: Obama, Shaheen enjoy sizable leads". Fosters (NH) Daily Democrat. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  3. ^ Brooks, Paul (10 September 2008). "Jennifer Horn tops her 3 opponents in Republican race". Manchester (NH) Union Leader. p. A1.
  4. ^ Ramer, Holly (29 October 2008). "Accusations turn dramatic in NH's 2nd CD". Fosters (NH) Daily Democrat. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  5. ^ a b DiStaso, John (19 December 2012). "Granite Status: Republicans set 'soul-searching' conference for the way forward". Manchester (NH) Union Leader. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  6. ^ a b Pendell, James (28 November 2012). "Horn poised to become next NHGOP chair". WMUR 9. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  7. ^ DiStaso, John (5 December 2012). "Granite Status: In NHGOP chair race, Horn has new backers, Hemingway has new proposal". Manchester (NH) Union Leader. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  8. ^ a b Timmins, AnnMarie (8 January 2013). "Tax lien 'truth' in GOP state party race puts Republican on defensive". Newspapers of New England (NH) Concord Monitor. Retrieved 19 January 2013.

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