Peter Varney is a Republican state representative serving Belknap District 7 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives since 2014. A resident of Alton, New Hampshire, he identifies as a libertarian running under the Republican banner and is seeking re-election to his fifth term. Varney serves as fire chief for the Town of New Durham and operates part-time businesses in gun sales, gunsmithing, and high-voltage equipment sales and testing. Notable positions include co-sponsoring HB 1414 in the 2023/24 session, which proposed forensic audits, increased revenue sharing, and video recording for Gunstock Area Committee meetings .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended the University of Canterbury from 1992 to 1998.
• Political Experience: Elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2014, representing Belknap 7 ; current responsibilities include voting on legislation, serving on committees, and advocating for district needs.