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Laconia-Ward 2, Belknap County, NH

St Andre Bessette Parish Hall
31 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246

St Andre Bessette Parish Hall
31 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246
United States

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Katie Gargano
45 Beacon Street E 1st Floor
Laconia, NH 03246

45 Beacon Street E
1st Floor
Laconia, NH 03246
United States

Mailing Address:
PO Box 489
Laconia, NH 03247

PO Box 489
Laconia, NH 03247
United States

Phone:
527-1265
Fax:
524-1766

2026 NH Gubernatorial Primary

Voting Date:

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Cinde Warmington Democrat 96 Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Kelly Ayotte (incumbent) Republican 92 Won!
Shaun Fife Republican 4
Robert Wayne McClory Republican 4
Independent/Other
Name Party % Vote Result
Stephen Villee Independent/Other Won!
John Horsley Independent/Other
Everett Howard Independent/Other
Jonathan Kiper Independent/Other

2026 US Senate Primary

Voting Date:

Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
John E. Sununu Republican 69 Won!
Scott Brown Republican 27
Tom Alciere Republican 1
Sky Danley Republican 1
Andy Martin Republican 1
Mary Maxwell Republican 1
Sabrina Ann Smith Republican 1
Richard A. McMenamon II Republican 0
Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Christopher Pappas Democrat 65 Won!
Karishma Manzur Democrat 33
David Jarvis Democrat 1
Maxwell L. Saal Democrat 1
John Vail Democrat 1
Independent/Other
Name Party % Vote Result
Edmond J. Laplante, Jr. Independent/Other Won!
Tim Harris Independent/Other
Christine Lopez Independent/Other
Jeanne Logan Morrow Independent/Other

2026 US House Primary

Voting Date:

District 1

Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Anthony DiLorenzo Republican 51% Won!
Hollie Noveletsky Republican 26%
Brian D. Cole Republican 14%
Melissa Bailey Republican 4%
Lindsey Anderson Republican 3%
Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Stefany Shaheen Democrat 37% Won!
Maura Sullivan Democrat 35%
Carleigh Beriont Democrat 22%
Christian Urrutia Democrat 2%
Sarah E. Chadzynski Democrat 1%
Bill Conlin Democrat 1%
Heath Howard Democrat 1%
Sarah Bella Spinosa Democrat 1%
Matthew Emerson Democrat 0%

2026 NH Executive Council Primary

Voting Date:

District 1

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Luz Bay Democrat 100% Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Joseph D. Kenney (incumbent) Republican 99% Won!

2026 NH Senate Primary

Voting Date:

District 2

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Kurt Webber Democrat 100% Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Timothy P. Lang Sr. (incumbent) Republican 99% Won!

2026 NH House Primary

Voting Date:

Belknap County District 6 (4 seats)

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Bob McLean Democrat 26% Won!
David Nagel (incumbent) Democrat 26% Won!
Lisa Rivard Democrat 25% Won!
Allan Frank Democrat 23% Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Priscilla M. Bean Republican 22% Won!
Glen Aldrich (incumbent) Republican 21% Won!
Jade Wood Republican 18% Won!
Colleen M. Harkey Republican 16% Won!
Robert L. Binda Republican 14%
Heather Ingala Republican 9%
Upcoming Elections

2026 NH Governor General Election

Voting Date:

Kelly Ayotte
Kelly Ayotte (incumbent)  
Republican

Governor of NH (2025 - present); Senator, US Senate (2011 - 2016); NH Attorney General (2004 - 2009)

Kelly Ayotte has vowed to keep New Hampshire on the "Sununu path." Like former Governor Chris Sununu, she has bucked her party on some hot issues. For example, she vetoed a bill that would have allowed some spaces to segregate based on biological sex (HB 148). That independent streak makes her more appealing to voters in the middle, and so far no Republicans are challenging her reelection. She has also focused on law-and-order issues in her first year as governor, tightening bail laws and restoring retirement benefits to law enforcement.
Stephen Villee
Stephen Villee    
Independent/Other

Software developer

Stephen Villee collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate for governor.
Cinde Warmington
Cinde Warmington    
Democrat

Executive Councilor, District 2 (2020 - 2024); 40 years of health care experience in laboratory medicine, hospital managerial positions, and health care regulatory law

Former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington announced she is running for New Hampshire Governor again in 2026. She also ran against Democrat Joyce Craig in the 2024 gubernatorial General. Warmington describes herself as a lifelong health care advocate and served as partner at the Shaheen & Gordon law firm before running for office. Her website announcement says she will "tackle the affordability crisis" and "stand up to Donald Trump."

2026 US Senate General Election

Voting Date:

Edmond Laplante, Jr.
Edmond J. Laplante, Jr.    
Independent/Other

State Chairman, Constitution Party of NH (2003 - present); SAU 93 Richmond Representative (2003 - present); Auto Mechanic (1984 - present); Marine Veteran (1999 - 2007); A&P License

Edmond Laplante also ran for U.S. Senate in 2022. He said his experience as a mechanic informs how he views the U.S. Constitution: "The Constitution is not a tool for politicians to 'fix' society, nor a shortcut to impose new ideas. It is a set of restraints - written to limit power, define jurisdiction, and protect the people from those who govern. When government follows it faithfully, things tend to work. When it ignores it, no amount of experience or good intentions can prevent damage."Mr. Laplante collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate.
Chris Pappas
Christopher Pappas    
Democrat

Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (2018 - present); Executive Councilor (2012 - 2018); Representative, NH House of Representatives (2002 - 2006); Co-Owner, Puritan Backroom Restaurant; Treasurer, Hillsborough County

Chris Pappas has served as a U.S. Representative since 2018 and previously served on New Hampshire's Executive Council. (His family is also known for their world-famous chicken tenders at the Puritan Backroom Restaurant in Manchester.) In Congress, Pappas has positioned himself as a moderate, occasionally breaking with his party on high-profile votes such as the Laken Riley Act and the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act. In 2024, Pappas won reelection to the U.S. House. He is now seeking to move up to the U.S. Senate in 2026.
John E. Sununu
John E. Sununu    
Republican

Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (1997 - 2003); Senator, U.S. Senate (2003 - 2009)

John E. Sununu, a former Republican U.S. Senator and three-term congressman, hopes to win back the Senate seat he once held. First elected to the Senate in 2002 after defeating then-Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, he later lost to her in their 2008 rematch. In launching his 2026 campaign, Sununu said Congress has become “loud, dysfunctional, even angry,” and that he wants to “help calm the waters.” After nearly two decades in the private sector, Sununu is emphasizing civility, fiscal discipline, and practical problem-solving as he seeks to re-enter public service.

2026 US House General Election

Voting Date:

District 1

Anthony DiLorenzo
Anthony DiLorenzo    
Republican

Owner, Key Auto Group

Anthony DiLorenzo is a prominent seacoast businessman who has worked behind the scenes supporting Republicans for many years. He wrote on Facebook, "The greatest decision I ever made in business was choosing to build my life in New Hampshire. This state has given me a lot, but I am deeply concerned that the next generation will not have the same opportunities to live their American Dream as I did. While the people struggle, Washington is divided; stuck on the wrong issues, and lacking common sense. I am running to change that."
Stefany Shaheen
Stefany Shaheen    
Democrat

Portsmouth City Council (2014 - 2016); Chair, Portsmouth Police Commission (2019 - 2024); Co-Founder and President, Good Measures (2011 - present); author

Stefany Shaheen is a former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. “For 15 years I’ve been a fierce fighter for medical research and innovation in health care to help people like my daughter, Elle, battling chronic, life-threatening diseases, like diabetes,” she said. Shaheen framed her run as a response to proposed federal cuts: “When I see Donald Trump crushing medical research and slashing health care… I have to fight back.”

2026 NH Executive Council General Election

Voting Date:

District 1

Luz Bay
Luz Bay    
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present), "Luz Bay is a psychometrician with a 29-year career in educational assessment. Her many contributions to her state and local community include being a member of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Platform Committee and the City of Dover Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion."

Joseph Kenney
Joseph D. Kenney (incumbent)  
Republican

Executive Councilor (2014 - 2018, 2022 - present); Senator, NH Senate (2002 - 2008); Representative, NH House of Representatives (1994 - 2002); Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps (retired)

2026 NH Senate General Election

Voting Date:

District 2

Tim Lang
Timothy P. Lang Sr. (incumbent)  
Republican

Senator, NH Senate (2022 - present); Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - 2022); Winnisquam School Board & Budget Committee; Sanbornton Town Moderator; Town Budget Committee; Former Zoning Board Chair

Kurt Webber
Kurt Webber    
Democrat

"Retired U.S. Army officer (23 years). Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces (Green Beret) qualified, served in Infantry & Special Forces units and taught at West Point. Taught Computer Technologies for 16 years at Lakes Region Community College and New Hampshire Technical Institute. Was on the Gilford School Board for 9 years with 2 years as the chair. A founder of the Lakes Region Veterans Coalition and Camp Resilience, Eagle Scout and adult leader in Scouts for almost 30 years, active in the Gilford Rotary and the State Coordinator for West Point Admissions."

2026 NH House General Election

Voting Date:

Belknap County District 6 (4 seats)

Glen Aldrich
Glen Aldrich (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2014 - 2022, 2024 - present); Owner, Glen Aldrich Construction; retired

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Priscilla M. Bean    
Republican
Al Frank
Allan Frank    
Democrat
colleen harkey
Colleen M. Harkey    
Republican
Bob McLean
Bob McLean    
Democrat

"I have worked in hospitality and I am currently in construction. I am currently serving on my 2nd term on the Gilford School Board and I have served on the budget committee for the past 3 years."

David Nagel
David Nagel (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); "Physician, specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, practicing in NH for 37years, advocating for the rights of the disabled this entire time. Have served in the State Legislature in the House for the past 4 years, serving on more than 10 committees, commissions, and advisory boards, Chair of 3, creator of 2."

Lisa Rivard
Lisa Rivard    
Democrat

Accounting and Forensic Psychology

no photo provided generic silhouette
Jade Wood    
Republican

Gunstock Area Commissioner

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