Jennifer 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, 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.
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] The election will be in late January 2013. [6] [5]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cook, Robert M. (29 October 2008). "UNH poll: Obama, Shaheen enjoy sizable leads". Fosters (NH) Daily Democrat. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ Brooks, Paul (10 September 2008). "Jennifer Horn tops her 3 opponents in Republican race". Manchester (NH) Union Leader. p. A1.
- ^ Ramer, Holly (29 October 2008). "Accusations turn dramatic in NH's 2nd CD". Fosters (NH) Daily Democrat. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
Pendellwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ 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.