Meet our
State Representatives
Tony Caplan
Born overseas, (Caracas, Venezuela), to American parents. High school and college in Connecticut. Worked as a journalist in Latin America and Europe. Moved to Henniker, NH in 2000. Raised three children on a smallholding with vegetables, apples and sheep. Chair of the Henniker Energy Committee and Henniker Democratic Town Committee. Legislative interests include climate protection and the environment, worker's rights, sustainable housing
and transportation issues.
Stephanie Payeur
Stephanie has lived in Henniker for 21 years. She was born and raised in Manchester NH. She graduated from UNH twice, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, and later an MBA. She works in healthcare management and has a solid background in science. She is a member of the Henniker Rotary Club and also volunteers with the Henniker Food Pantry. Stephanie has two sons who graduated from JSRHS and also UNH with degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Both her sons are Officers in the US Space Force and she is incredibly proud of them!
Eileen Kelly
Eileen served as Chief of Staff to the New Hampshire Speaker of the House from 2018 - 2020. For more than nineteen years, Eileen was the Senior Legislative Policy Assistant for the House Democratic Leadership and Caucus at the NH House of Representatives.
Eileen currently serves on the Board of Directors for NH Hunger Solutions and is the Chair of the Bradford Democrats. Eileen also served on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence including as Board Chair; the Bradford Town Hall Restoration Committee, former Chair; the Town of Bradford Needs Assessment Committee and is currently an election official for Bradford. Eileen holds a BA in English from New England College, summa cum laude. She has two adult sons and her Mom recently celebrated her 96th birthday!
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