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Henniker & Bradford Democrats

Electing Democrats, Empowering Henniker & Bradford

Meet our
State Representatives

Representative 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.

Representative Stephanie Payeur

Stephanie has lived in Henniker for 23 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!

Representative 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! 

Serving Henniker,

Bradford, and

Warner

Together, our towns form Merrimack County House District 8. 

Click here to see the latest with Henniker and Bradford.

Click here to see the latest with Warner. 

 

Getting involved

Henniker Town Hall

Voter Registration Requirements

Do your homework before the September 8, 2026 State Primary Election. Click here to see the current requirements for registering

to vote in New Hampshire. 

Local Candidates
We're Supporting

We supported these local candidates for the March 10, 2026 elections. All three won the positions they were seeking.

  • Rusty Gage for Trustee of the Trust Funds. Click here

  • Michael Tucker for Board of Selectmen.

  • Alison Mrohs for Supervisor of the 
    Checklist.

Fight Back

Worried about all the unchecked Trumpism? Click here to read "A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink." 

Become a member

Registered Democrat? Undeclared? Join like-minded locals and always be in-the-know. Click here to send an email to Secretary Karol Dermon. 

 

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Help elect Henniker, Bradford, and Warner Democrats - such as Bradford resident and State Representative Eileen Kelly -  who stand for fairness, community, and a better future.

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