Ann McLane Kuster (D) is running for an OPEN SEAT NH-2

Ann McLane Kuster is running for US Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd district. After losing in the 2010 race for the same seat by just 1% of the votes, she is back and fighting for women.

Prospects and Opponent: Kuster is running against incumbent Republican Charles Bass, who she ran against in the previous election. Kuster is currently out-fundraising Bass and Democrats are expected to pour money into her campaign. Overall, Kuster is considered a strong contender in a district that leans Democratic.

Background and Legislative Achievements: Throughout her long career in public service, Kuster has worked as an attorney, a public policy supporter, and a volunteer in New Hampshire's non-profit community. To date, she has:

• Created the UNIQUE College Savings Program to help families save for their children's college education.
• Founded the Woman's Fund of New Hampshire and the Medication Bridge Program, which makes free medication easily accessible to low-income families.
• Received the "Champion for Choice" award from NARAL Pro-Choice New Hampshire for her work as an adoption attorney.

Other Endorsements: EMILY'S List, WCF, NWPC, WAND PAC, Fem PAC, NASW, DCCC Red to Blue

Website:   http://www.kusterforcongress.com/