Jennifer Rhodes is a Republican state representative serving Cheshire District 17 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the towns of Winchester, Swanzey, Richmond, Troy, and Fitzwilliam. She is currently in her third term, having won re-election in 2024 with 57% of the vote. Notable achievements include being the first first-term representative promoted to Vice Chairman of a House Committee, serving as Vice Chairman of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee since 2022, and previously as Vice Chairwoman of the Executive Departments and Administration Committee. She has advocated for victims' rights, advancing legislation for stronger penalties against crimes targeting children and repeat privacy offenders, and played a key role in the 2025 bail reform bill signed by the Governor. Additional roles include securing a victim advocate position for county DA offices, appointment to New Hampshire's Criminal Justice Committee at the National Conference of State Legislatures, service on the Executive Committee for the County Delegation, the state's highway commission, and juvenile justice commissions, plus a scholarship to the Emerging Legislative Leaders Conference.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on her formal education. Prior to her legislative role, she served on the Winchester Planning Board. She was first elected to the New Hampshire House in 2020 and has held multiple committee positions emphasizing criminal justice, public safety, family values, constitutional rights, and personal responsibility over mandates and taxes.