Our Recommendations

Gilford, Gilmanton and Laconia Ward 2 citizens are fortunate to have many good choices for their four State House seats. 

 

Kurt Webber is a Republican-leaning Democrat who is a co-founder of Camp Resilience, which runs therapeutic retreats for veterans.  Mr. Webber himself is a veteran and West Point graduate, serving 23 years in Special Forces and as an instructor. Locally he is an instructor at Lakes Region Community College and served as a volunteer football coach in Gilford.  

 

Dr. Nagel is an internationally-known pain management policy specialist, and is active on both the state and national level in health policy.

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Russ Dumais is also a former state rep, and in Gilford served as a member of the Selectboard, planning board, ZBA, and 5 years on the Gunstock Area Commission. 

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Incumbent Harry Bean, of Gilford, stepped up to lead a coalition of County Delegation members to end the chaos at Gunstock, for which voters are grateful.  He is a business owner and lifelong resident of Gilford.

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Bob McLean is a 50-year resident of Belknap County and has lived in Gilford for 28 years.  He prioritizes education and county issues, particularly the protection of Gunstock, where he’s been a ski instructor for 10 years.  

 

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