State
State Representative, Belknap 7
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on New Hampshire laws and the state budget in the 400-member House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
- Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
- Voted to cap school district budget increases.
Paul A. TerryRepublican
- Voted to cap school district budget increases.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
- Voted to cap school district budget increases.
Public safety
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
- Opposes stricter gun control laws.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
- Voted to ban local "sanctuary policies."
Paul A. TerryRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
- Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
- Voted for statewide public school open enrollment.
Paul A. TerryRepublican
- Supports current school funding relying mostly on property taxes.
- Voted for statewide public school open enrollment.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
- Supports raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
- Voted against expanding net energy metering eligibility.
Paul A. TerryRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
No documented position found.
Paul A. TerryRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
- Voted for bills allowing separation by biological sex.
Paul A. TerryRepublican
- Voted for bills allowing separation by biological sex.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Stephen CopithorneDemocratic
No documented position found.
Laura DunhamDemocratic
- Supports legalizing marijuana home-growing and private use.
Barbara ComtoisRepublican
- Voted to remove penalties for marijuana possession and use.
Paul A. TerryRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter R. VarneyRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.