Gilmanton state rep leaves the GOP and joins the Democratic Party

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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State Rep. David Nagel, of Gilmanton, announced Wednesday that he’s switched his party affiliation from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party. The House Clerk’s Office registered the affiliation change.

“I’ve been a Republican since I was 18 years old,” the Lakes Region representative told reporters. “My dad has been a Republican since, I hate to say it, but since FDR abandoned Poland in 1948. It’s been part of our life, part of our …

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