James Thibault
James Richard Thibault is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the New Hampshire [House of Representatives] for the Republican Party. As of 2025, he is one of the List of the youngest [state legislators in the United States|youngest state legislators in the United States].
Early life and education
Thibault was born December 27, 2005 in Laconia, New Hampshire, the second of three children, to Richard F. Thibault and Doreen Thibault. He has an older and a younger sister. He is of paternal French Canadian descent.He graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School and currently attends Saint Anselm College.
Political career
Thibault attended the American Legion's 2023 Boys Nation program, as well as the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program in 2024. He also previously served as youth co-chair of the New Hampshire Legislative Youth Advisory Council and as the political director for the High School Republican National Federation.In September 2024, Thibault defeated Brandon Stevens in the Republican primary election for Merrimack County district 25 of the New [Hampshire House of Representatives]. In November 2024, he defeated Joyce Fulweiler in the 2024 [New Hampshire House of Representatives election|general election], winning over 60 percent of the vote. He succeeded Jason Gerhard as representative. He is among the youngest state legislators in American history.