James Russell Muirhead , a Democrat representing Grafton 12 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, is an academic, politician, and author. A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he resides in Hanover with his wife, Toni Barry , and their two children. He assumed office on December 2, 2020, and serves on the House Election Law Committee, where he has sponsored bills on campaign finance reform, public financing of campaigns, and the single ballot primary.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Manchester Central High School; Bachelor of Arts in government from Harvard College; Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, politics, and economics from Balliol College, Oxford ; Doctor of Philosophy in Government from Harvard University.
• Political Experience: Elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in November 2020 .
• Professional Role: Robert Clements Professor of Democracy and Politics and Chair of the Department of Government at Dartmouth College .