Paul Hodes (born March 21, 1951) is an American attorney and politician. He is currently a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district since 2007. He is New Hampshire's first Jewish member of the House of Representatives.
On February 4, 2009, Hodes announced he will run in 2010 for the seat in the United States Senate currently held by Judd Gregg, who will not be seeking...
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Paul Hodes (born March 21, 1951) is an American attorney and politician. He is currently a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district since 2007. He is New Hampshire's first Jewish member of the House of Representatives.
On February 4, 2009, Hodes announced he will run in 2010 for the seat in the United States Senate currently held by Judd Gregg, who will not be seeking re-election.
Hodes was born in New York City. After graduating from The Collegiate School, he entered college and received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 1972 and his law degree from Boston College Law School in 1978. He worked under David Souter as Assistant Attorney General of New Hampshire from 1979 to 1982. During this term, he prosecuted the first white-collar crime case in New Hampshire to result in incarceration for the offenders. Hodes has been a performer and patron of the arts and entertainment community since his...
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