Laura Dunham
Laura Dunham is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)
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“For many students, public schools are the springboard into a better career path, whether that is college, a trade, or a small business venture. The Free State agenda is intent on defunding our public schools.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect while also ensuring that schools and public facilities provide safe, appropriate, and practical accommodations for everyone.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “I support protecting a woman's right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions in consultation with her healthcare provider.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Nancy Mitchell
Nancy Mitchell is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Belknap 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)
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“Currently there is no oversight on this program. Public money should stay with public schools. I am willing to listen to other points of view.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “On Balance, it benefits NH to have sales be within our state rather than having our residents travel to neighboring states. Although this would bring additional state revenue, I would prefer to see sales in the private market.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “As a gun owner and supporter of the 2nd amendment, I would not vote for a lot of restrictions. On the other hand, I would support various gun safety measures such as red flag laws and keeping guns out of schools.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Barbara Comtois
Barbara Comtois (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Belknap 7) running for the House of Representatives in Belknap 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Environment and Agriculture Committee.
“I, the above signatory, pledge that if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey)Paul A. Terry
Paul A. Terry (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Belknap 7) running for the House of Representatives in Belknap 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Education Policy and Administration Committee.
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“Depending upon the outcome of recent court rulings, we may need to find a different mix of funding sources.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “Mr. Speaker, I was sent here not to make Government a special interest group with special exemptions, but to make the Government live by the same rules as everyone else." – Rep. Paul Terry, NH House speech, February 23, 2021”
(Campaign Website)Peter R. Varney
Peter R. Varney (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Belknap 7) running for the House of Representatives in Belknap 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
“I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications.”
(Citizens Count Issue Survey) “if they paid me more than $100.00 a year I would say yes - with the pay so low it's too hard to attract candidates now, term limits would just make it harder”
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