Peter Boudreau

Peter Boudreau earned a high school diploma from Manchester Memorial High School. He earned an associate degree from NHTI – Concord's Community College in 2000. His career experience includes working as a retired.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong New Hampshire resident, retired Manchester firefighter, Master Plumber, husband, father, and community volunteer. For more than 35 years, I dedicated my career to serving others—first as a plumber, then as a volunteer firefighter in Auburn, and for 31 years with the Manchester Fire Department, where I retired as a Lieutenant.

Throughout my career, I learned that leadership is about listening, bringing people together, and solving problems with integrity and common sense. Those same values are why I am running for the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

I am a moderate Democrat, and I am not one for party lines. I believe the best ideas are not owned by one political party. I believe government should focus on the issues that matter most to Granite Staters: lowering property tax pressure, supporting strong public schools, improving access to affordable health care and housing, strengthening public safety, and protecting individual freedoms. I will always put the people of my district ahead of partisan politics and work with anyone who shares the goal of making New Hampshire an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

People Before Politics

I am a moderate Democrat who believes common sense should come before party politics. I'll work with anyone—Republican, Democrat, or Independent—to find practical solutions that improve the lives of Granite StatersLower the Burden on Working Families

Property taxes are too high, housing is becoming unaffordable, and health care costs continue to rise. I will fight for responsible budgeting, fair education funding, and policies that reduce the pressure on homeowners and working families instead of shifting more costs onto local communities.Protect the Services Our Communities

This means strong public schools, safe communities, and quality health care are the investments in New Hampshire's future. As a retired firefighter with a lifetime of public service, I understand the importance of supporting teachers, first responders, and the programs that keep our communities strong while protecting a persons individual freedoms.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very passionate about ensuring New Hampshire strengthens public education and reducing the burden of property taxes on hard working families trying to make ends meet.

I am equally passionate about how we recruit and retain the public servants our communities depend on. As a retired firefighter, I have seen firsthand how changes to the retirement system have made it more difficult to attract and keep qualified police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, and other public employees. A strong pension system is not just about retirement benefits, it is about public safety.

New Hampshire can be fiscally responsible while making smart investments in the people and services that keep our residents safe and educated.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Believe it or not, I would like to follow the example Ronald and Tip O’Neil. They had very different political philosophies, but they respected one another and understood that compromise was part of governing. I also look up to the public servants I’ve worked alongside throughout my career in the fire service—people who quietly dedicated themselves to helping others.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity – Do the right thing, even when it’s unpopular.

Service – Put constituents before politics.

Accountability – Be transparent and own your decisions.

Respect – Listen to everyone, even those who disagree.

Leadership – Build consensus and solve problems, not create division.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent the people—not a political party. That means listening to constituents, making informed decisions, being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, holding government accountable, and working across the aisle to solve problems that matter to our communities.

What legacy would you like to leave?

If I have the opportunity to serve, I hope my legacy is that I was an honest, approachable, and effective representative who always put the people of my district first. I want to be remembered as someone who listened, treated everyone with respect, worked across party lines, and focused on solving real problems instead of creating political division. If, years from now, people can say I left New Hampshire a little stronger, with better opportunities for families, stronger public schools, safer communities, and a government that earned more of the public’s trust—I would consider that a successful legacy. My goal has always been simple: to leave my community better than before I began

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at Alexander’s supermarket when turned 15. I worked for 3 years and then began my plumbing apprenticeship

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Over the next decade, I believe New Hampshire’s greatest challenges will be controlling the burden of rising property taxes, ensuring every child has access to a strong public education, addressing the shortage of affordable housing, maintaining access to quality and affordable healthcare. We also need to restore public confidence in government by reducing partisan gridlock and focusing on practical, long-term solutions instead of political division. If we can work together on these issues, New Hampshire will remain a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

No one political party or individual has all the answers, and the best legislation is often the result of thoughtful discussion, mutual respect, and a willingness to consider different perspectives. Compromise does not mean giving up your core values—it means finding practical solutions that serve the people. I will always stand by my principles, but I also recognize that lasting progress is made when elected officials work together to solve problems rather than deepen divisions.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Manchester Professional Firefighters Local 856

PFFNH

AFT-NH

Rights and Democracy NH

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

I was in High School when Ronald Teagan was shot.