Summary
Leah Cushman is an American politician from New Hampshire. She is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives as a member of the New Hampshire Republican Party.[1] She represents district 2.[2] Cushman is a member of the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee.[2]
Leah Cushman | |
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| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 2nd district | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography edit
In 2014, Cushman earned an associate's degree from Middlesex Community College. She later earned a B.S. in nursing from the University of Massachusetts.[3] Cushman is a registered nurse.[4] In 2017, Cushman and her family moved from Massachusetts to Weare, New Hampshire.[5]
Political positions edit
Vaccination edit
Cushman opposes COVID-19 vaccine mandates for religious reasons.[6]
Ivermectin edit
In 2021, Cushman sponsored a bill that would have allowed over-the-counter sale of ivermectin.[7]
Abortion edit
In 2021, Cushman voted for HB 625 which prohibits abortion after 24 weeks.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Leah Cushman for NH State Representative". Leah Cushman. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ a b "The New Hampshire House of Representatives". www.gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Leah Cushman". ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ "New Hampshire Online Licensing". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Leah Cushman: About". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Covid vaccine: Why these US workers won't get jabbed". BBC News. October 10, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
Leah Cushman is prepared to lose her nursing job rather than get vaccinated. "My beliefs are religious. I believe that my creator endowed me with an immune system that protects me, and if I get sick, that's an act of God. [...]" said Ms Cushman.
- ^ Rayno, Garry (September 21, 2021). "Lawmakers Take Aim at Vaccines and Face Masks". indepthnh.org. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ "HB 625 - Prohibits Abortion After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy - Voting Record". VoteSmart. Retrieved 2022-06-14.