U.S. Term Limits today announced that former New Hampshire State Representative Linda Massimilla has agreed to serve as New Hampshire State Co-Chair, working alongside former State Senate President Chuck Morse to advance congressional term limits. Massimilla, a longtime advocate for term limits, brings extensive public service experience to the role, having served as an elementary school teacher, adjunct faculty member at Plymouth State University, and state representative for Grafton 1.
"I am honored to serve as the New Hampshire State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits and eager to work with Senator Morse on this issue," said Massimilla. "Now more than ever before, the need for term limits is crystal clear. Polls show that one issue that unites all citizens regardless of political affiliation is the need for congressional term limits. Over 80% of Americans want congressional term limits enacted at once to bring true reform to our government and end the dysfunction of entrenched ways that we see in Washington, D.C. daily."
Massimilla emphasized the constitutional avenue available to states, referencing the Founders' intent. "When government ceases to work for we the people, the Founding Fathers included a constitutional amendment process to be used by the states to right the country. If the times we live in don't warrant this usage, then when does?" she said, underscoring the urgency of the issue.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence in the new leadership. "We are honored to have Representative Massimilla leading our efforts in New Hampshire with Senator Morse to pass term limits for Congress. Under their guidance, I am confident we will get our term limits resolution passed in New Hampshire," Blumel said.
The announcement comes as U.S. Term Limits, the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country, continues to build momentum. The organization connects supporters with legislators and works to enact term limits at all levels of government. Massimilla's appointment signals a strategic push in New Hampshire, a state known for its active civic engagement. For more information, visit termlimits.org.
Massimilla's background includes recognition for her work on child sex trafficking legislation and veterans' issues, earning a Women of Excellence Award from the National Foundation of Women Legislators and the Pollyanna Signature Award from her hometown of Littleton. Her bipartisan appeal and grassroots experience are expected to bolster efforts to pass a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to impose term limits on Congress.
The push for term limits has gained traction across the country, with supporters arguing that it would reduce political polarization and encourage fresh perspectives. Opponents often contend that term limits could undermine legislative expertise and shift power to unelected officials. However, Massimilla and U.S. Term Limits maintain that the public overwhelmingly supports the measure, citing consistent polling data.
