Youth Role Models
Tony Labranche
NH State Representative
Bio
Tony Labranche (age 20) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives serving the 22nd district. Prior to his election, Labranche served as a delegate for Bernie Sanders at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and ran unsuccessfully for a seat on his local school board. He then pursued a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, winning one of three seats in a close race for the 22nd district. Upon winning his race, Labranche became the youngest member of the New Hampshire state legislature and the youngest openly LGBTQ+ legislator in United States history. In 2022, Labranche announced his departure from the Democratic Party, declaring himself an Independent. Learn more about him here.
In the News
Meet New N.H. Lawmakers: Rep. Tony Labranche From Amherst
18-year-old from Amherst elected to New Hampshire state house
Tony LaBranche is one of the youngest elected officials in the nation’s history
“I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, I was also the youngest ever colon cancer survivor ever at the time and seeing the cost of health care in the United States hurt me. I went from beating cancer to running for state rep. and here I am.”
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