Op-eds

Federal vaccination policy changes put New Hampshire’s health at risk (Boston Globe)
September 23, 2025 – As a public health professional and state representative, I’m alarmed by recent shifts in federal vaccination policies from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read more.

When Nazis march and leaders cower: Mandelbaum (Seacoast Online)
August 15, 2025 – On August 2, 2025, neo-Nazis marched on the grounds of the New Hampshire State House. They flew swastikas. They gave the Hitler salute. They shouted antisemitic slogans designed to terrorize Jewish people – here, in the heart of our state government. Read more.

Opinion: A year of gains and deepening gaps in healthcare access in New Hampshire (Concord Monitor)
July 4, 2025 – Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed into law a slate of health-related legislation this year that includes both promising steps forward and deeply concerning setbacks. Read more.

New Hampshire's health policy agenda is a prescription for trouble (Boston Globe)
July 4, 2025 – New Hampshire has always prided itself on being a place where common sense, not ideology, governs. But watching this year’s health-related legislation pass through the House, one has to wonder whether that tradition is slipping. Read more.

Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum: Legislature delivered for New Hampshire veterans (Union Leader)
July 2, 2025 – In a time when many Americans doubt that government can still solve real problems, New Hampshire’s Legislature quietly proved otherwise when it comes to honoring our veterans. Read more.

Rep. Mandelbaum: Equal standards for every voter: Why SB 218 and SB 287 matter (Seacoast Online)
June 13, 2025 – In the past week, I've heard from many constituents with questions about my votes on SB 218 and SB 287 – bills focused on our state’s voting regulations. Read more.

Portsmouth-area NH House candidates share views before 2024 election (Portsmouth Herald)
Oct 3, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH — Voters in Portsmouth, Newington, Greenland and Rye will see a combined five competitive and four uncontested races for New Hampshire House on general election ballots Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read more.

Newly minted Rockingham County reps endorse Joyce Craig for governor (Manchester Ink Link)
Mar 18, 2024 – MANCHESTER, NH – This week, a special election to fill two vacant seats in the State House was held in Rockingham County District 21 and Strafford County District 11. Two Democrats, Erik Johnson and Jennifer Mandelbaum were elected to the vacant seats, and today both representatives-elect have announced their support for Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor. Read more.

Democrats pick up NH House seats in two special elections (NHPR)
Mar 13, 2024 – Democrats have narrowed the slim Republican advantage in the New Hampshire House by winning two special elections on Town Meeting Day. In Rockingham County, Portsmouth Democrat Jennifer Mandelbaum defeated Republican Carol Bush to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Democrat Robin Vogt, who moved out of the district late last year. Read more.

Democrats win New Hampshire House special elections held Tuesday (WMUR)
Mar 13, 2024 – CONCORD, N.H. – Some communities held special New Hampshire House elections on Tuesday. In Rockingham District 21, which covers Newington and part of Portsmouth, Democrats will hold on to the seat after Jennifer Mandelbaum's win. Read more.

Young Leader Wins Critical State House Special Election (603 Forward)
Mar 12, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH - In response to Jennifer Mandelbaum’s overwhelming victory in the Rockingham District 21 Special Election, 603 Forward Leadership Development Director Tim Peltier released the following statement. Read more.

EMILYs List Congratulates Jennifer Mandelbaum on Her Victory in New Hampshire’s State House Rockingham District 21 (EMILYs List)
March 12, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Jennifer Mandelbaum on her victory in the special election for New Hampshire’s state House Rockingham District 21. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement. Read more.

Democrat Jennifer Mandelbaum wins Portsmouth, Newington NH House special election (Portsmouth Herald)
Mar 12, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH — Democrat Jennifer Mandelbaum of Portsmouth won a special election for state representative on Tuesday. Read more.

EMILYs List Endorses Jennifer Mandelbaum for New Hampshire State House Rockingham District 21 Special Election (EMILYs List)
Feb 29, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Jennifer Mandelbaum for the special election in New Hampshire State House Rockingham District 21. Read more.

New Hampshire Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty 2024 (Union Leader)
Feb 19, 2024 – ONE OF OUR long-standing traditions here at the New Hampshire Union Leader is annually recognizing 40 residents who eagerly give their time and talents to volunteer pursuits that strengthen and enrichment communities all across New Hampshire. Read more.

Mandelbaum wins primary for Portsmouth-Newington NH House seat, defeating Cali-Pitts (Portsmouth Herald)
Jan 24, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH — Public health researcher Jennifer Mandelbaum has won the Democratic primary for a vacant New Hampshire House of Representatives seat representing Newington and Portsmouth voters, according to unofficial results from municipal officials. Read more.

Here are Seacoast 10 to Watch young professionals winners for 2023 (Seacoast Online)
Oct 12, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH — The winners of the 2023 10 To Watch contest were announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth. Read more.