Jay Kahn (born September 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Hampshire Senate for the 10th district, in the southwestern corner of the state and including Alstead, Chesterfield, Gilsum, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Nelson, Roxbury, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Walpole, Westmoreland and Winchester, New Hampshire.
His 43-year career in higher education included roles at the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Governors State University in Illinois prior to becoming vice president for finance and planning at Keene State College.
While at Keene State, he served as interim president and adjunct faculty in management and economics.
Past professional and community service roles include: Society for College and University Planning, Board of Directors; and chairperson of National Association of College and University Business Officer, Comprehensive and Doctoral Institutions Council.
Locally, he has chaired the boards of the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, the Cheshire Medical Center, and the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation.