Dave Nagel is a Democratic representative for Belknap District 6 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, covering Gilmanton, Gilford, and Laconia Ward 2. Originally elected as a Republican in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, he switched to the Democratic Party on February 4, 2026. A physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, he has lived in New Hampshire for 37 years, including 27 in Gilmanton, and is married with two sons. He is also an Ironman triathlete and advocate for patients with disabilities, pain management, and opioid abatement. Notable achievements include authoring and passing HB 1604 for opioid abatement funding and serving in various local, regional, and national advocacy roles.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BA from Hamilton College ; MD from University of Rochester .
• Professional Experience: Medical Director at Easter Seals; Physician at Concord Orthopaedics for over 32 years, focusing on geriatric rehabilitation, brain injury, and care for the physically, mentally, and psychologically disabled; worked for the Indian Health Service in Sitka, Alaska.
• Political Experience: New Hampshire House of Representatives, Belknap 6 .