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Connie Lane
2022 - Present
2026
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Connie Lane (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 16. She assumed office on December 7, 2022. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.
Lane (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Merrimack 16. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Connie Lane lives in Concord, New Hampshire.[1] Lane earned a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Georgia in 1977 and a J.D. from the University of Virginia in 1980.[2] His career experience includes working as the director of Orr & Reno, the executive director of the Legal Advice & Referral Center, and a lawyer. Lane has served on the board of directors of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, as the chair of the board of trustees of Red River Theatres, and on the Merrimack County Commission.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lane was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Lane was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Lane was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16
Incumbent Connie Lane defeated Laurence Weissbrot in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Connie Lane (D) | 59.0 | 1,285 |
| Laurence Weissbrot (R) | 41.0 | 892 | ||
| Total votes: 2,177 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16
Incumbent Connie Lane advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane | 99.3 | 405 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 408 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16
Laurence Weissbrot advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laurence Weissbrot | 100.0 | 234 | |
| Total votes: 234 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16
Incumbent Connie Lane won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane (D) | 99.3 | 1,100 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 1,108 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16
Incumbent Connie Lane advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane | 100.0 | 314 |
| Total votes: 314 | |||
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2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12
Incumbent Connie Lane defeated Patrice Myers in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane (D) | 54.9 | 1,200 |
| Patrice Myers (R) | 45.0 | 984 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 2,187 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12
Incumbent Connie Lane advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane | 99.3 | 424 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 427 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12
Patrice Myers advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Patrice Myers | 98.4 | 243 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 247 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12
Connie Lane won election in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane (D) | 98.6 | 1,031 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 1,046 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12
Connie Lane advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Connie Lane | 100.0 | 324 |
| Total votes: 324 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Connie Lane did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Connie Lane did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Connie Lane did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Connie Lane completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lane's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Quality Public Education Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Public education is critical to the vibrancy of democracy. I will fight to fund schools equitably and increase spending for our schools and teachers. I will fight to defeat vouchers and any other efforts that take money away from public schools.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Representative Patricia Schroeder, former Congresswoman from Denver, CO. She possesses intelligence, integrity, compassion, wit, and persistence. She is a stalwart fighter for progressive issues, and for women's rights. Her fearlessness and tireless efforts for families, children, and women have inspired me since the 1980's.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Transparency, communication, integrity, compassion, and persistence. You must put your constituents' needs before your political desires.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
As a lawyer, I am familiar with the legislative process and negotiating with those who do not agree with me. I try to find paths to compromise, recognizing that both sides must sacrifice to move forward. That said, I am tenacious and know where to draw the line. I have been a leader and contributor to my community in numerous capacities for the past 32 years - in the schools, my church, community organizations, and political campaigns. I have the experience, compassion and integrity to serve my District well.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Obtain feedback from ALL constituents and work to find solutions that help those most in need from our government.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I will work hard to solve the issues that are most important to building the community that my constituents have told me that they want: public education, affordable health care, affordable housing, building a family-friendly economy, and protecting the right to vote.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The assassination of President Kennedy. I was in third grade. The next one was the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King in 1968; I was in 8th grade and lived in Atlanta. Both men have inspired me in my philosophy of life and my politics. I want to serve my country and provide equal opportunity and justice to all.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I was a ticket taker at Six Flags over Georgia for about 6 months when I was 16. I also worker at the "Lost Parents" section of the park, helping keep lost children safe until their parents were located. It was an eye-opening experience.
What happened on your most awkward date?
My date ignored me and flirted with most of the other young women in our group. I returned home on my own.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas. It is the time when most people put others before themselves and focus on what it truly important - family, friends and community.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. She was the first feminist author that I read and I had an amazing English teacher in high school who opened the door to all types of literature for me. I have read it probably 5 times.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Eowyn from Lord of the Rings.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
The wall of photographs of my family! It chronicles my children, stepchildren, parents, husband, and all of our siblings. It makes me smile every time I walk past it.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Respect by Aretha Franklin.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Being accepted and respected in a profession that is dominated by men.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The rules that determine which chamber forms the budget and raises revenue. Also, the House Representatives' districts are smaller, so they represent fewer people and may be more "democratic" in their viewpoints.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not necessarily. New perspectives are always valuable, as long as everyone is willing to listen and work toward consensus.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
It is tied between equitably funding public education and resolving the opioid crisis.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Mutual respect and working to find consensus in resolving the issues confronting the State.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is essential to develop relationships with legislators of both parties. No one can know every bill and every issue; it is imperative to learn from others' experiences and knowledge. Legislation and governing are both team efforts.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
An independent commission
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
I am not yet sure, but I think the Judiciary Committee and/or the Elections Committee.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Not at this time.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Mary Gile, Sylvia Larsen, and Howard Moffett.
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Not at this time.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
The stories about the impact of the opioid crisis are the most heart-wrenching and difficult. It has touched so many in such sad ways.
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2024
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In 2024, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 29.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 26.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 24.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 30. The session was suspended from March 14 to June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 2 through June 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Timothy Soucy (D) |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 16 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Paul Henle (D) |
New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 12 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by - |
