8 candidates seek 4 Statehouse seats serving Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia Ward 2

Aldrich, Bean, Harkey, Wood aim to keep District 6 red, while Nagel, McLean, Frank, Rivard want to flip area blue

By: Bob Martin

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: October 24, 2026

Words: 1,881

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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With the election less than 10 days away, it’s crunch time for the Belknap District 6 state representative candidates, as they get their last campaigning in before voters hit the polls.

With four Republicans and four Democrats vying for four seats representing Gilford, Gilmanton and Laconia Ward 2, the candidates have been meeting with their constituents through door knocking, forums and events. While some issues have surprised them, cost of living concerns continue to dominate voter …

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