Representative Wendy Thomas - Contact Information

Wendy E. N. Thomas, born in 1958 or 1959, is an American microbiologist and politician. She has served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2018 until 2020, representing Hillsborough County’s 21st district, which contains the town of Merrimack.

In 2018, Thomas, a local activist and member of the Democratic Party, successfully ran for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 6.5% of the vote in the multi-member constituency, placing 7th out of the 8 winning candidates. However, in 2020, Thomas ran for re-election in the 21st district but was defeated in the general election, receiving 6.2% of the vote and placing 10th.

Following the death of incumbent Dick Hinch, Thomas ran in the April 2021 special election for the 21st district. Thomas was narrowly defeated in the general election by Merrimack town councilor William Boyd III, receiving 2,144 votes to Boyd’s 2,531.

In June 2022, Thomas declared her intent to run again for the 21st district in the 2022 New Hampshire House of Representatives election. Thomas was elected with 6.41% of the vote, placing 5th out of 8. Thomas suffers from long COVID and has publicly advocated for more awareness for the condition.

Thomas was born in Fairfield, Connecticut, and currently resides in Merrimack, New Hampshire. She earned a B.A. in English, chemistry, and biology from the University of Connecticut in 1981 and an instructional design certificate from San Diego State University in 1992. Her career experience includes working as the executive director of the New Hampshire Challenge, a freelance writer and journalist, and a patient liaison.

Currently, Wendy Thomas (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 12. She assumed office on December 7, 2022. Her current term ends on December 4, 2024.