Coker, Wheeler plan to use 'team' approach to represent Meredith in Statehouse

By: BOB MARTIN

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,060

Last Updated: 4 days ago

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MEREDITH — Rep. Matt Coker (R-Meredith) retained his seat in the Statehouse, and Democrat Seth Wheeler received the most votes in the Belknap District 2, beating out Scott Wallace and Dean Cascadden for two seats on Tuesday.

Coker received 1,782 votes, good for second, and entering his third term. He was first voted in as a Democrat, and moved across the aisle two years ago. That came with some criticism from both parties, including from Wallace, …

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