Samuel G. Farrington (born 2004) is an American politician. He is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and is a member of the Republican party.
Sam Farrington | |
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 Farrington in 2025 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Strafford 8th district | |
| Assumed office December 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Grassie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2004 (age 21–22) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of New Hampshire |
Early life and education
editSamuel Farrington was born in Rochester, New Hampshire,[1] as the son of Therese Gilbert and Tim Farrington,[2] a science[3] teacher at Rochester Middle School. Farrington attended public schools in the Rochester School District and graduated from Spaulding High School in 2022.[4] He was one of the top ten students of his class at Spaulding High School. He played varsity baseball and golf in high school. In the summer, he worked on Fowler's Farm baling and stacking hay.[2] As of 2026, Farrington is attending the University of New Hampshire and is working towards a Bachelor of Science in economics.
Career
editFarrington ran for election as a candidate for the Strafford 8th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2024. He advocated for New Hampshire's school voucher program known as Education Freedom Accounts and said he would defend New Hampshire's current laws regarding abortion.[4] He defeated the incumbent Chuck Grassie in the 2024 New Hampshire House of Representatives election.[5]
When he was first elected in 2024, Farrington became one of the few members of Generation Z.[6] serving in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, alongside Valerie McDonnell.[7]
He is a member of the New Hampshire House Committee on finance.[8] Farrington advocated for the end of the state mandated car inspections in New Hampshire.[9]
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Farrington organized a vigil at the University of New Hampshire for the late political activist.[10] Farrington was accused of doxing after he posted on Twitter asking for a person to be identified that was seen on camera taking down flyers for a vigil for Charlie Kirk in a Durham, New Hampshire, apartment building.[11]
Farrington is the prime sponsor of House Bill 1793[12] which is intended to prevent colleges and universities in New Hampshire from suppressing gun rights on campuses.[13][14] The bill was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a vote of 188 to 165 on February 5, 2026.[15]
References
edit- ↑ "Samuel Farrington". Turning Point Action.
- 1 2 Wyatt, Matt (June 7, 2022). "Spaulding High School names Top 10 students from Class of 2022". The Rochester Post.
- ↑ "Rochester Middle School". Rochester School District.
- 1 2 "NH House candidate 2024: Sam Farrington, Strafford District 8, Rochester Ward 4". Foster's Daily Democrat. October 11, 2024.
- ↑ DeWitt, Ethan (November 7, 2024). "Vulnerable Democrats ousted as NH Republicans retain control of State House". Foster's Daily Democrat.
- ↑ "Rep. Samuel Farrington". Future Caucus. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ↑ McDonnell, Valerie (December 21, 2025). "Recent Campus Violence Shows NH Needs to Act". NH Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Representative Samuel Farrington (R) Strafford - District 8". New Hampshire General Court. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ "CloseUp: End of State Inspections Sparks Debate". WMUR-TV. July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Timmins, Annmarie; Dario, Kate (September 18, 2025). "At campus vigil honoring Kirk, UNH conservatives say they're eager to speak up". New Hampshire Public Radio.
- ↑ Weedston, Lindsey (September 19, 2025). ""Your bio literally says 'more freedom'": State rep accused of doxxing woman over Charlie Kirk flyer". The Daily Dot.
- ↑ "HB1793-FN". New Hampshire General Court.
- ↑ Cullen, Margie (January 15, 2026). "After Brown shooting, some NH students want guns allowed on campus". USA Today.
- ↑ Rogers, Josh (April 14, 2026). "Bill to end gun restrictions at NH colleges comes in for criticism at public hearing". New Hampshire Public Radio.
- ↑ Sexton, Adam (February 6, 2026). "New Hampshire House passes bill to end gun bans on public colleges, universities". WMUR-TV.
External links
edit- Archived 2024 Campaign Website
- Samuel Farrington at Citizens Count
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