Jennifer Horn
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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, by 25 points, 43% - 18%. The biggest point of note with this campaign is her $200,000 debt. Horn was unable to pay off her 2008 campaign debt, this $200,000 debt followed her through the 2010 cycle.
Horn presently resides in Nashua, New Hampshire, with her husband of 21 years, Bill and five children. Jennifer Horn attended The College of Saint Rose, in Albany, but did not graduate due to expulsion. The reason for her expulsion remains unclear.
Career
Horn worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield from 1986 - 1990 as a liaison between physicians and the insurer. She and her husband Bill co-managed a consulting firm, Management Technologies from 1990 to 1997 with Jennifer delivering communications consulting and seminars nationwide. From 2002 to 2008, she was a feature columnist in the Lifestyles section with the Nashua Telegraph. From 2006 to 2008 she was a radio talk show host on WSMN, she was the only host who paid to be a host on the station. She won the NHAB Golden Mic Awards for her feature on Bravo Company, which again was paid for by her. She was a columnist for the NH Patch until announcing a bid for the NH GOP Chairman. That election will be held in January, 2013.
2008 congressional campaign
Horn won the Republican nomination for the NH 02 district, defeating Bob Clegg, 12,667 votes to 10,731 (40%-34%). Horn lost the general election for the NH 02 district, losing to Paul Hodes 188,332 - 138,222 (41%-56%).
2010 congressional campaign
Horn lost the Republican nomination for the NH 02 district to Charles Bass 18%-43%. Bass went on to win the seat.
Community service
The highlight of her volunteer work is the 2007 Spirit of Hope award which she won for the Chernobyl Children project. She has also worked with breast cancer support services, the NH YMCA and is a former member of the board of directors for Marguerite's Place.