VOTER'S GUIDE
Help Choose
Reasonable, Responsible Representation
for Belknap County
in the
SEPT. 8 Primary Election
+/- August 1st!
As of July 14, we are aware of only three contested party primary races -- all Republican -- in the Tilton/Sanbornton District 8 floterial district, Meredith District , and Gilford/Gilmanton/Laconia Ward 2. Our +/- Aug. 1 Primary edition Voter's Guide will include recommendations for only these candidates and any write-ins of which we become aware. We are working on candidate forums in those districts as well, for you to ask your questions directly of the candidates.
Our +/- Oct. 1 General Election edition Voter's Guide will be issued and will include all candidates.
The bipartisan Citizens for Belknap was formed by Republicans, Democrats and Independent citizens to support reasonable, responsible representation for Belknap County. This Voter’s Guide has been updated for the September 8th, 2026 election to include Republican and Democrat candidates.
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Only elected positions with direct county government responsibility were reviewed.
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In some cases we recommend Republicans, Democrats and Independents competing for the same seat. This shows that we feel that any of the candidates will serve the county responsibly.
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Candidates do not appear in a specified order, other than to alternate parties when possible
It’s our mission to educate citizens on reasonable, responsible candidates who will be good stewards for our county budget, care for our less fortunate residents, and protection of our county resources, like our lakes and rivers.
Likewise, we are educating voters to avoid marginal candidates such as fringe Free Staters and extreme Libertarians pretending to be Republican candidates. It’s our hope that voters can avoid being duped into electing candidates who have, or may, create chaos in our county budget, and be destructive toward our county institutions like county-owned institutions like Gunstock Mountain Resort, county nursing home, and county corrections department.
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Citizens For Belknap Recommended
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Free Stater / Libertarian
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*Republican Contested Primary Race
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