James Thibault
American politician
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James Richard Thibault[3] (/ˈtiːboʊ/; TEE-boh; born December 27, 2005) is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives for the Republican Party. As of 2025, he is among the youngest state legislators in the United States.[4]
December 27, 2005[1]
James Thibault | |
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| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Merrimack 25th district | |
| Assumed office December 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Gerhard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Richard Thibault December 27, 2005[1] Laconia, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Party | Republican[2] |
| Education | Winnisquam Regional High School |
| Alma mater | Saint Anselm College (enrolled) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and education
Thibault was born in 2005 in Laconia, New Hampshire. He has an older and a younger sister.[5][6] He is of paternal French Canadian descent.
He graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School and currently attends Saint Anselm College.[7]
Political career
Thibault attended the American Legion's 2023 Boys Nation program, as well as the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program in 2024.[7] He also previously served as youth co-chair of the New Hampshire Legislative Youth Advisory Council and as the political director for the High School Republican National Federation.[8][9]
In September 2024, Thibault defeated Brandon Stevens in the Republican primary election for Merrimack County district 25 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[10] In November 2024, he defeated Joyce Fulweiler in the general election, winning over 60 percent of the vote.[11] He succeeded Jason Gerhard as representative. He is among the youngest state legislators in New Hampshire history, second only to Valerie McDonnell .[12]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Thibault | 682 | 52.6 | |
| Republican | Brandon Stevens | 614 | 47.4 | |
| Total votes | 1,296 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Thibault | 4,106 | 60.5 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Fulweiler | 2,686 | 39.5 | |
| Total votes | 6,792 | 100.0 | ||
