Wendy E. N. Thomas is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough District 12, which includes Merrimack, New Hampshire. Born in 1958 or 1959, she is a microbiologist, local activist, and politician who has lived in Merrimack for over 32 years with her husband Marc Nozell; they have six children. She is married and has served previously from 2018-2020 in Hillsborough 21 before winning her current term starting December 7, 2022.

Notable achievements include leading a 2026 public protest against an ICE detention center in Merrimack, appearing on the Rachel Maddow Show, which contributed to the Trump administration dropping the plans. Known as a "Water Warrior," she advocates for environmental justice, focusing on PFAS contamination in Merrimack's water, where her private well is unusable due to toxins; her breast cancer diagnosis and high PFAS blood levels highlight personal impacts. She also suffers from long COVID and advocates for awareness.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Post-graduate studies .
• Professional Experience: Microbiologist; Executive Director of NH Challenge ; energy efficiency counselor for businesses; writer; Library Trustee; Merrimack Ethics Committee member.
• Political Experience: Elected to NH House ; lost 2020 re-election; won special election bid in 2021 but context suggests later success; elected to current Hillsborough 12 in 2022 ; serves on Science, Technology, and Energy Committee.