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Paul Berch
Politicians/Paul Berch
Paul Berch (D)
State Rep. (NH-6)
RunningState House · NH · Nov 3, 2026
About Paul Berch

Personal Biography

BA - The George Washington University, 1967

JD - The University of Chicago Law School

NH State Representative - 6 Terms

Vice-Chair - Connecticut River Flood Control Commission

Former: Managing Attorney - Windham County (VT) Public Defender Office ; VT- ACLU Co-director Legal Panel; Acting Judge; Guardian Ad Litem; President, Windham County Bar Ass'n; President -VT Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers; NH Judicial Council; NH Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules; Consultant-Drafting Constitutions of Zambia & Uganda;

President, Brattleboro Area Synagogue; Cheshire County Delegation Executive Committee - Chair.

Local Government Involvement

Westmoreland School District Moderator

Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Service/ Visiting Nurses Ass'n - Board, Executive and Governance Committees.

Miscellaneous Information

Married, two children, three grandchildren

39 year resident of Westmoreland, NH

Sourced verbatim from gc.nh.gov
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
79
Birthplace
Washington, DC
Residence
Westmoreland, NH
Born
December 8, 1946
Family
Wife: Sharon; 2 Children
Contact
603-399-4063Paul.Berch@gc.nh.govgc.nh.gov/house/members/member.aspx?pid=676
Election Info
DistrictCheshire 6, NH
Current Term12/04/2024 — Present
First Elected11/05/2024
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
BA, Political Science
George Washington University
1967
JD
University of Chicago
1970
Political Career3
Representative
New Hampshire State House of Representatives
2012-2022
Member
Cheshire County Delegation
Representative
New Hampshire State House of Representatives
2024-present
Professional Background1
Managing Partner/Supervising Attorney
Public Defender Office, Windham County
1975-2009
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
79
Birthplace
Washington, DC
Residence
Westmoreland, NH
Born
December 8, 1946
Family
Wife: Sharon; 2 Children
Contact
603-399-4063Paul.Berch@gc.nh.govgc.nh.gov/house/members/member.aspx?pid=676