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Common Ground Scorecard for Jeanne Shaheen

U.S. Senate

Jeanne Shaheen (NH - D)

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Jeanne Shaheen, the first woman to serve as both a governor and a U.S. senator, often finds ways to break through the partisan gridlock in Congress by seeking common ground on issues involving pharmaceutical costs, military funding, and the opioid epidemic. The strategy is one demanded by her constituents in New Hampshire, a state that had been strongly Republican until Democrats gained ground in recent election cycles. Shaheen earned a master’s degree in political science at the University of Mississippi and her first experience working on a campaign was Jimmy Carter’s 1976 presidential bid. She later managed Gary Hart’s surprise victory in New Hampshire’s 1984 primary.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Jeanne Shaheen)

Learn what Jeanne Shaheen says about finding common ground

Up for Reelection in 2026

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Senate Select Committee on Ethics
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • Joint Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission)

Common Ground Score is

63
Well Above Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
13
Personal ActionsMAX 30
20
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10
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Common Ground Score History for Jeanne Shaheen

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score decreased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 50% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Joined Republican Senator Joni Ernst for an Oxford-style debate as part of The Senate Project hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Member of the Senate Common Sense Coalition.

Communications Commentary

"Heaven knows we can use some common ground here."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Teamed up with Republican Senator Susan Collins for the Anheuser-Busch Brew Across America Congressional Brewing Competition.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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