Stephanie Grund

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Stephanie Grund
Image of Stephanie Grund
Souhegan Cooperative School District, Amherst
Tenure
Present officeholder
Term ends

2026

New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

0

Compensation

Base salary

$100/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Solon High School

Bachelor's

Case Western Reserve University, 1992

Personal
Profession
Accountant
Contact

Stephanie Grund (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 34. She assumed office on December 4, 2024. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.

Grund is also an officeholder of the Souhegan Cooperative School District, Amherst in New Hampshire. Her current term ends in 2026.

Grund (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 34. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Grund completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Stephanie Grund graduated from Solon High School. She attended Ohio Northern University. She earned a bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1992. Her career experience includes working as an accountant.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Grund
Stephanie Grund (D) Candidate Connection
 
18.8
 
4,209
Image of Daniel Veilleux
Daniel Veilleux (D) Candidate Connection
 
18.0
 
4,025
Image of Daniel LeClerc
Daniel LeClerc (D)
 
17.8
 
3,979
Image of Russ Hodgkins
Russ Hodgkins (R) Candidate Connection
 
15.5
 
3,484
Diane Layton (R)
 
15.5
 
3,478
Image of Terry Reiber
Terry Reiber (R) Candidate Connection
 
14.5
 
3,240

Total votes: 22,415
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)

Stephanie Grund, incumbent Daniel Veilleux, and incumbent Daniel LeClerc advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Grund
Stephanie Grund Candidate Connection
 
35.3
 
1,226
Image of Daniel Veilleux
Daniel Veilleux Candidate Connection
 
32.9
 
1,144
Image of Daniel LeClerc
Daniel LeClerc
 
31.5
 
1,094
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
11

Total votes: 3,475
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (3 seats)

Russ Hodgkins, Diane Layton, and Terry Reiber defeated Rolf Vanbibber in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Russ Hodgkins
Russ Hodgkins Candidate Connection
 
32.8
 
1,126
Diane Layton
 
30.5
 
1,047
Image of Terry Reiber
Terry Reiber Candidate Connection
 
27.3
 
938
Rolf Vanbibber
 
8.7
 
299
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
28

Total votes: 3,438
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Stephanie Grund completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grund's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My husband and I moved to Amherst in 2004 looking for a town with a good education and activities for families. We raised our two children in Amherst and they both graduated from Souhegan Cooperative High School. I have volunteered in town through Amherst Junior Women's Club running various fundraisers and activities as well as being a past President of the organization. I was a Girl Scout Leader for two troops for over twelve years as well as being the Finance Coordinator for the town wide Girl Scout program. I have volunteered for the Amherst Ways & Means Committee and worked with the Town to understand the history of Cemetery Fields many years ago. I also volunteered with the PTSA coordinating teacher lunches and giving grants to teachers to support their programs and giving scholarships to graduating Seniors. Most recently, I am Chair of the Souhegan Cooperative School Board working on providing a strong education for all students, our high achievers, as well as students interested in CTE programs and the military, and ensuring that there are different pathways for education.
  • I want to represent the people of Amherst because we believe in a strong education and learning pathways. Education in New Hampshire is actually very strong compared to many states. We are one of the top five states in the country leading in education. We need to ensure students have access to a strong public school program and work on funding concerns.
  • We need to work together to provide long term solutions for job and housing. Encouraging business to come to and stay in New Hampshire is critical to keeping families here in our State. However, this also requires affordable housing. With the median home price reaching $500,000, young families find it difficult to afford a home in New Hampshire.
  • We also need to work together to find solutions to protect our environment. We need to provide long term solutions for energy which might include a balance of solar, wind, and other alternative energies. Creative solutions and a balanced approach can innovate solutions for the future. Clean water, preserve public lands.
Education, environment, and mental health are areas that are important to me. I have been involved in education for many years and have seen policies strengthen or weaken the education system. We need to continue rigorous education and find funding mechanisms to take the burden off of taxpayers.

I have enjoyed hiking the White Mountains and swimming in our local lakes. Keeping our water and air clean is extremely important for our state as we encourage families to move here and vacationers to enjoy all we have to offer.

Finally, mental health needs support in our state. We need to encourage more practitioners to come to New Hampshire and support our families. There are many children, adolescents, and adults who need support.
An elected official represents their constituents. This person needs to be honest and clear in his or her messaging. One of the reasons I am running for office is because I believe I can bring a calm and professional atmosphere to discussions. The art of negotiating has been diminished the past few years for extreme messaging. I believe learning to compromise without giving up your beliefs is necessary for being a strong elected official. Also, listening is necessary skill that is important to understand what your constituents want you to represent.

Also, elected officials should adhere to ethical and legal standards which include avoiding conflicts of interest, not disclosing confidential information, and ensuring no special privileges or gifts are received in connection with their public service.
Some general responsibilities of a State Representative include policy making and legislation, budgetary oversight, civic engagement, and public representation. These encompass the range of duties aimed at serving our community effectively.

Policy making includes crafting policy and participating in the legislative process to enact laws. Budgetary oversight includes understanding revenue sources and potential impacts of policy to minimize impacts to taxpayers. Civic engagement is about setting the tone by demonstrating respectful discourse, fostering collaboration, and focusing on the common good. Public representation means engaging with the community and advocating for the town's interests.
What legacy I would like to leave is based on the Girl Scout Motto - "To make the world a better place". I have strived to participate in my community with groups that want to learn and help those around them. Volunteering with Girl Scouts, I worked with multiple troops to always try something new and expand their knowledge. Participating in Amherst Junior Women's Club, I volunteered to better the community and organization in our area. As a member of our school board, I strive to ensure a rigorous education is provided while providing an environment that encourages students to explore.
The ideal relationship is characterized by collaboration, mutual respect, and effective communication. Governors need to work hard to build relationships and broker consensus in the times of divided government. This involves communication which outlines legislative priorities. As State Representatives represent their specific districts, there is a variety of perspectives on what is best for the state versus what is best for individual districts. Effective Governors work together with Representatives to create state-wide initiatives that can also benefit their districts. It is a collaborative approach the requires mutual respect for each other.
We need to work together to provide long term solutions for job and housing. Encouraging business to come to and stay in New Hampshire is critical to keeping families here in our State. However, this also requires affordable housing. With the median home price reaching $500,000, young families find it difficult to afford a home in New Hampshire.

We need to work on the balances of taxes that have been pushed down to our local towns. Education and pension costs have not been funded by the state adequately for many years. We need to work on funding solutions for these areas.
I believe it helps if the state legislators have been active in their districts they represent. It doesn't have to be in government or politics, but to be aware of your district's concerns and issue to represent them fairly is important. A person running for State Legislator has to be willing to put the time in to learn how the process works.
Yes. In order for the state legislator to function, we have to be able to communicate and compromise. Communicating with both sides of the aisle by balancing interests and building consensus creates an environment for effective laws to be passed that benefit our districts.
I have heard about some mental health concerns in my district. The need for more providers is extremely important to families. Families are having to receive care in other states and sometimes travel and stay in hotels in order to receive the care their loved one needs. Families are separated by states for their child to receive the in-patient care needed. This is heart-breaking when you cannot see your child because we do not have the care available in our own state.
The use of emergency powers should be limited to specific conditions that include a situation that poses a significant threat to public safety, health, or welfare. Legislative oversight should ensure that the use of emergency powers is appropriate and limited in scope and duration.
Environment and Agriculture Committee

Finance Committee
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Education Committee
Elected officials have a responsibility to be transparent and accountable. Having worked on Souhegan Cooperative School Board for the past four years, we have open meetings to review all budgets and discuss financial transactions. There is opportunity for the community to participate in the process and bring forward their questions to receive answers.

Elected officials are held accountable through elections. Also, during the time they are in office, they should be meeting with the community to ensure they are engaged and advocating for their town.

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Stephanie Grund campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34Won general$800 $0
Grand total$800 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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