Richard Ames is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Cheshire District 13 . He has served since 2012, currently in his third term, and is a member of the House Ways & Means Committee. Notable positions include Chair of the Jaffrey Democrats and Chair of the Amos Fortune Forum. Previously, he served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines and worked as an attorney specializing in disability rights, including roles as General Counsel for Massachusetts state agencies and solo practitioner .

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- BA, Harvard College

- JD, Harvard Law School

Political Experience:

- Representative, NH House of Representatives, Cheshire 13

- Member, House Ways & Means Committee

- U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Philippines

- Attorney/Manager, Boston Model City Program

- General Counsel, various Massachusetts state agencies

- Solo law practitioner specializing in disability rights