Jeanne Shaheen is the Democrat U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, in office since 2009.
Current term began January 3, 2021. In the Senate since January 6, 2009.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (Ranking Member)
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Jeanne Shaheen holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across New Hampshire choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Jeanne Shaheen is not a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Chris Pappas, Democratic U.S. Representative for NH-1
- John E. Sununu, Republican
- Edmond Laplante, Constitution
Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State, general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
New Hampshire
Jeanne Shaheen is one of two U.S. Senators for New Hampshire, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the New Hampshire congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Jeanne Shaheen next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in New Hampshire takes part in that race.
What committees does Jeanne Shaheen serve on?
Jeanne Shaheen serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
How do I contact Jeanne Shaheen?
You can reach the office of Jeanne Shaheen by phone at 202-224-2841 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.