Carroll County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Carroll District 7

See where Fincher and Burnett-Kurie stand on schools and the environment. Names follow official Carroll County election filings.

About this race

Dale Fincher (Republican), Karen Burnett-Kurie (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Carroll District 7. Not on the November ballot: Bobbi Boudman, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Dale Fincher

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Supports the Education Freedom Account program and voter ID requirements, per Citizens Count 2026 candidate survey
Supports nuclear energy and opposes marijuana legalization and an income tax, per Citizens Count survey

Biography

Dale Fincher founded Soolution, Inc., a non-profit education organization, in 2005 and co-founded investment firm i3, Inc. in 2010, per Citizens Count. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in speech communications and a master's degree in philosophy and ethics, and lives in Wolfeboro.

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Karen Burnett-Kurie

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Opposes the Education Freedom Account program, saying the state should fully fund public schools first, per Citizens Count
Supports climate action and expanded net metering, per Citizens Count
Opposes first and second trimester abortion bans and supports stricter gun laws aimed at suicide prevention, per Citizens Count

Biography

Karen Burnett-Kurie has a professional background in environmental science and nonprofit administration and education, per Citizens Count. She holds a master's degree in environmental studies and nonprofit administration, and lives in Wolfeboro. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Carroll District 7 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Carroll District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale Fincher and Karen Burnett-Kurie. Candidate information follows official Carroll County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and the environment.

When is the New Hampshire House, Carroll District 7 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.

How do I see my exact Carroll County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Carroll County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Dale Fincher, full profile Karen Burnett-Kurie, full profile Official New Hampshire election office