Douglas R. Trottier is a Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Belknap District 8 . A retired police officer with over 29 years in law enforcement, including service as Sergeant in the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department, he is married with five children and resides in Belmont, New Hampshire, where he has lived for over 25 years. He is also a small business owner. Trottier assumed office on December 2, 2020, after winning election in 2020, and serves as an incumbent. Notable positions include opposition to broad-based sales and income taxes; mixed support for expanding the Education Freedom Account program ; and against conditional affidavit ballots for new voters. He sponsored seven bills in the 2023-24 term, primarily related to first responders and transportation, though none were signed into law. His legislative attendance is 77%, influenced by sheriff’s department duties. He unsuccessfully ran for Belmont Selectman in 2019 and 2024.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Associate degree in criminal justice; currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Political Experience:
- New Hampshire House of Representatives, Belknap 8 .
- Republican primary winner ; elected November 3, 2020.
- Unsuccessful candidate for Belmont Board of Selectmen .