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About

Why I Am Running

I understand the struggles of working families. As a single mom, I raised two wonderful children while balancing work, family, and budgets. I chose to raise my children in the “Live Free or Die State” because of the values here—self-reliance, hard work, love of country, and freedom.

Now, I am running to restore those freedoms for our children and grandchildren, and to give back to the state and country that helped me thrive.

The Short Version

I am running to ensure that we have:

  • A strong public education system

  • Restoration of reproductive rights

  • A roadmap to prosperity through smart investing

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My New Hampshire Roots

My love for New Hampshire began during family camping trips to Lake Wentworth. When I moved here from Connecticut in the '90s, having served in the Air Force and seen the world, I knew this was the perfect place to raise my family. New Hampshire’s excellent schools, safe towns, and natural beauty made it the ideal place to build our future.

As a single working parent, I faced the same challenges as many families today—juggling work, budgets, and family time. My daughters grew up here, went to school here, and started their families here.

Personal and Professional Journey

After earning my MBA, I climbed the career ladder into leadership roles that often required relocations. Despite the demands, my greatest achievement was providing my children with a stable home and education.

Today, they are making a difference: one is the Principal of Souhegan High School, and the other works in public health across New England. A few years ago, my husband Timothy, our dog Luna, and several chickens moved back to New Hampshire to be near them. We’ve settled into a more balanced life on our little farm in Francestown.

"Susan's superpower lies in her ability to listen deeply and understand fully, turning every conversation into a bridge of greater connection." - Former Colleague

Community Involvement and Leadership

Returning home has given me the chance to focus my consulting work on what I am passionate about—strengthening communities. I also serve on the business and entrepreneurship boards at George Mason University and the University of Michigan.

Local Involvement

  • Elected member of the Francestown Planning Board

  • Trustee of the George H. Bixby Library

  • Participant in several committees, including the Community Power Initiative

"In business, I learned to lead by serving, to listen before acting, and to work toward common goals. I believe that if we truly listen to each other, we can bridge divides and work toward a brighter future."

- Susan Kane

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A Call to Restore Values

In recent years, we’ve seen division rise—name-calling, distrust, and extremist rhetoric have become the norm. This polarization distracts us from the core values that built New Hampshire and the U.S.: diversity, education, innovation, and freedom.

I served in the Air Force to protect these American values, but today they are under threat. Instead of advancing, we’re rolling back progress in education, minority rights, and women’s rights, and we’re seeing our freedoms replaced with threats of theocracy and dictatorship.

My Leadership Philosophy

In business, I learned to lead by serving, to listen before acting, and to work toward common goals. I believe that if we truly listen to each other, we can bridge divides and work toward a brighter future.

With my skills, experiences, and commitment, I am ready to lead us forward as a member of the NH House of Representatives. I am dedicated to representing Deering and Francestown in Concord and helping bring us together again.