Regina Birdsell is a Republican politician who has represented New Hampshire Senate District 19 since 2014, serving the communities of Derry, Hampstead, and Windham. Born March 4, 1956, she comes from a military family and continued the tradition of public service by serving in the United States Coast Guard. Her political career began in 2008 as a volunteer for Senator John McCain's presidential campaign. Before her election to the state senate, Birdsell served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014, representing Rockingham District 13. She was elected Chairman of the Rockingham Republican Committee in 2012 and received the Norris Cotton Award in 2010. Birdsell is a strong advocate for fiscal conservatism, opposing new taxes and sales taxes, and prioritizes support for veterans, public safety, and small business development.

Education

• Associate Degree from Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, Massachusetts
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts

Political Experience

• U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
• New Hampshire House of Representatives , representing Rockingham District 13; served on the Election Law Committee
• New Hampshire Senate , representing District 19
• Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee
• Member of the Senate Finance Committee
• Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
• Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee
• Vice Chair of the Election Law & Internal Affairs Committee
• Graduate of the 2009 Vesta Roy Leadership Series