Matthew Hicks is a Democratic State Representative for Merrimack 24 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving since 2022. A lifelong Concord resident, he is married with two children and currently works as a teacher and principal at Shaker Road School. Notable positions include member of the Special Committee on Housing and past roles on the Concord Planning Board , Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission, and Concord At-Large City Councilor. He won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• PhD in Education Leadership and Policy, University of New Hampshire
• MEd in School Leadership, Harvard University Graduate School of Education
• MEd in Teaching History/Arts and Teaching, University of New Hampshire
• BA in Public Policy, Hamilton College
• Concord High School, Class of 1992

Political Experience

• State Representative, NH House - Merrimack 24 , Democratic; serves on Municipal and County Government Committee and Education Freedom Account Oversight Committee
• Concord At-Large City Councilor
• Previously represented Concord Ward 10 in NH House