Katy Peternel

Katy Peternel is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Carroll County District 6. She assumed office on December 7, 2022, following the 2022 general election. During her legislative tenure, she has served on the House Judiciary Committee and as the Vice Chair of the Education Policy and Administration Committee. In early 2026, she faced public scrutiny regarding leaked private messages involving committee members, which she stated were intended to address ideological differences in education policy.