Janet Lannan Stevens (born 1961/1962) is an American politician and communications professional from the state of

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. A member of the Republican Party, she has represented the 3rd district on the

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since 2021.

Professional career

Stevens owns a communications firm specializing in media relations and marketing. Before winning elected office, she was appointed by New Hampshire governor

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to the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice.

Political career

Stevens ran unsuccessfully for the

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in 2016, losing to Democrats Mindi Messmer and Kate Murray. She first ran for the Executive Council in 2020, winning the Republican primary with a low plurality and defeating Messmer in the general election. Stevens was re-elected in 2022, defeating

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Budget Committee chair Katherine Harake.

Personal life

Stevens lives in

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. She is married. She and her husband, Bob, have two children: Blaine and Colby.

References

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