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 "excerpt": "Alexis Simpson is an American Democratic politician who represents Exeter in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, where she serves as Minority Leader after previously serving as Deputy Leader of the House Democratic caucus.",
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 "markdown": "# Alexis Simpson\n\nAlexis Simpson is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party who serves as the Minority Leader of the [New Hampshire House of Representatives](https://www.edgepedia.org/new-hampshire-house-of-representatives).<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> A state representative from Exeter, she previously served as Deputy Leader of the New Hampshire House Democratic caucus and was elected House Democratic Leader following New Hampshire House leadership elections.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> |\n| Current office | Minority Leader, New Hampshire House of Representatives<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> |\n| Previous offices | Deputy Leader, New Hampshire House of Representatives<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nSimpson is a Democrat and represents Exeter in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, where she is listed as Rep. Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter).<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n## Career\n\nSimpson has approximately eight years of legislative experience in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and previously served as Deputy Leader of the House Democratic caucus.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> She has a background in sustainable agriculture policy and ministry.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\nFollowing New Hampshire House leadership elections, House Democrats announced their core leadership team for the upcoming legislative session, with Simpson as House Democratic Leader and Rep. Laura Telerski (D-Nashua) as Deputy House Democratic Leader.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> The report noted that New Hampshire House Republicans had yet to announce their leadership team at that time.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> As caucus leader, Simpson said she is focused on supporting her team's work on housing affordability, environmental protection, and individual rights.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n## Issues specific to Simpson\n\nIn announcing her leadership team, Simpson spoke about her family as a motivating force. \"My family motivates me,\" said Simpson. \"I want a better world for them, including access to healthy food and healthcare when they need it.\"<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> The same report noted that her go-to song for motivation before sessions is \"Times Like These\" by the [Foo Fighters](https://www.edgepedia.org/foo-fighters).<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n## Positions\n\n### Housing affordability\n\nSimpson has said that as caucus leader she is excited to support her team's work on housing affordability.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n### Environmental protection\n\nSimpson has said that as caucus leader she is excited to support her team's work on environmental protection.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup> She has a background in sustainable agriculture policy.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n### Individual rights\n\nSimpson has said that as caucus leader she is excited to support her team's work on individual rights.<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n### Health care and food access\n\nSimpson has said her family motivates her work: \"I want a better world for them, including access to healthy food and healthcare when they need it.\"<sup>[1](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [NH House Democrats announce leadership team, Republicans withhold their own](https://granitepostnews.com/news/politics/nh-house-democrats-announce-leadership-team-republicans-withhold-their-own/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Northeastern state legislators › Surnames N to Sl*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 28, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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