See where Thompson, Freeman, Giguere and House stand on taxes, schools and the environment. Names follow official Belknap County election filings.
Cameron Thompson (Republican), Lisa M. Freeman (Republican), Donald J. Giguere (Democratic), Don House (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Belknap District 8. This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Douglas Trottier, the sitting member for the district per the same list. Nominees are each party's top finishers in the September 8, 2026 state primary, per the Secretary of State's town-by-town results; the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list confirms the printed field, including nomination-paper candidates.
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Cameron Thompson is a Republican candidate for Belknap District 7 who lives in Sanbornton, per Citizens Count. He has not responded to the Citizens Count issue survey. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Lisa M. Freeman is the sitting state representative for Belknap District 8. She supports the state's Education Freedom Account program and opposes an income tax, sales tax or capital gains tax, per her Citizens Count survey answers. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Donald J. Giguere is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Belknap District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Donald J. Giguere.
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Don House is a program manager who serves on the Town of Belmont Budget Committee, per Citizens Count. He holds an MBA from Clark University, an MS from Temple University and a BS in mathematics from Clarkson University, and lives in Belmont.
Who is running for New Hampshire House, Belknap District 8 in 2026?
4 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Belknap District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cameron Thompson, Lisa M. Freeman, Donald J. Giguere and Don House. Candidate information follows official Belknap County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, schools and the environment.
When is the New Hampshire House, Belknap District 8 election in New Hampshire?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Hampshire are on the New Hampshire election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Belknap County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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