Voters hit Lakes Region polls early, and often

1st indications point to record midterm election turnout for Laconia, Belmont, Gilford, Meredith

By: Bob Martin

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 2,261

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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Around the Big Lake, voters turned out in droves Tuesday, at rates much higher than in the September primary. But long lines didn't deter Lakes Region residents from casting their ballots, motivated by their favorite issues, or candidates.

Laconia

Voters in Laconia Wards 5 and 6 were steadily hitting the polls on Election Day, and whether they were leaning left or right, the common denominator was a feeling this election was as big as they come.

Cody Chambers …

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