Jennifer Rhodes

State Representative, Jennifer Rhodes is serving her third term representing Cheshire 17, comprising Winchester, Swanzey, Richmond, Troy, and Fitzwilliam. She represents her constituents as the Vice Chairman of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee since 2022. 

Jennifer was the first ever- first term N.H State Representative to be promoted as a Vice Chairman of a House Committee.  She served as the Vice Chairwoman of the Executive Departments and Administration Committee and simultaneously as a member of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. 

She is recognized for her strong unapologetic stance for support of the second amendment.

You may have heard her giving floor speeches in opposition to the many firearms related bills creating mandatory waiting periods, anti-firearm zones, red flag laws, and bills to dictate where a person keeps their firearms in their home. 

Being a strong advocate for victims and their families is a top priority for Jennifer. She has successfully pushed for stronger protection for victims of sexual violence, by advancing legislation for increased penalties for crimes against children and repeat offenders of invasions of one's privacy. She played an integral role in securing passage of the new bail reform bill that was signed by the Governor in March 2025.  She is proud to have secured an additional victim advocate position for the county DA offices. 

The House Speaker appointed her to represent New Hampshire's Criminal Justice Committee at the annual National Conference of State Legislatures. 

She serves on the Executive Committee for the County Delegation and has been appointed to the state's highway commission and several commissions related to juvenile justice.  

Last summer she was nominated for and received a scholarship to attend the coveted Emerging Legislative Leaders Conference in Virginia. 

She also serves on the County Juvenile Court Diversion Panel. This panel gives adolescents a second chance after finding themselves too early in the criminal justice system. 

When the House is in recess, Jennifer will certainly be found in one of her many flower gardens. Her neighbors’ homes as well as her own enjoy fresh flowers all spring and summer.  She resides with her husband of 30 years and visits her daughter as much as possible in Florida.