New Hampshire State House Belknap 2 District

Current seat holder: Matthew Coker (R) (1 seat vacant).

Dean S.T. Cascadden

Dean S.T. Cascadden is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)

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“More privacy is the solution. All changing areas and bathrooms should provide privacy. I like the concept of all gender bathrooms with privacy so that this becomes a non-issue.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I believe some zoning should be changed, but local situations have to be accounted for. Meredith needs to protect development so that it goes to work force housing and not just to the vacation or short term rental market.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“NH needs accountability for our most needy and vulnerable kids.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Seth Wheeler

Seth Wheeler is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)

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“I reject all efforts to divert public funding to private, religious, or home school education. This is a part of a systemic attack on our public community schools. This program has no income qualification or accountability. Public school students must take standardized tests, home-schooled voucher recipients do not. How do I know what my tax dollars are paying for?” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I will not support anything that allows segregation against anyone. There are so many more important issues facing us.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I do not belong in a conversation about women's reproductive rights. That is for her and her health provider alone.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Matt Coker

Matt Coker (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Belknap 2) running for the House of Representatives in Belknap 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Transportation Committee.

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“I believe EFAs have a role in our larger education system. Many families want different educational options for their children, and I am comfortable with the state helping make those options available.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I believe our discrimination laws should allow separation based on biological sex in certain limited circumstances. Over the long term, I think expanding access to private or gender-neutral facilities can resolve many of these conflicts.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“No. I do not support introducing a broad-based tax.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Scott Wallace

Scott Wallace is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)

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“I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“When asked a similar question on our 2018 survey Wallace wrote, "I oppose the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)