Natalie Wells

Natalie Wells is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 8, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] She previously represented Merrimack 25 in the House, serving from 2016 to 2018 and from 2020 to 2022.[1]

Wells lives in Warner, New Hampshire, earned a high school diploma from Cranston High School East and an associate degree from Johnson & Wales University, and has worked as a business owner.[1] In her Ballotpedia survey she described herself as a mother, grandmother, former family business owner and retiree.[3]

Wells served in the House representing Merrimack 25 during 2016-2018, and incumbent David Karrick defeated her in the November 6, 2018 general election.[1] She won the seat back by defeating Faith Minton in the November 3, 2020 general election, took office on December 2, 2020, and did not run for re-election in 2022.[1] In 2021 and 2022 she was assigned to the Election Law Committee, serving as clerk.[1]

Wells advanced from the Republican primary for Merrimack 8 in 2024 but was not elected in that year's general election, and she advanced from the primary again on September 8, 2026.[1] In her survey she listed her key messages as no income or sales tax, protecting parents' rights and school choice, and supporting seniors and veterans.[3] She listed endorsements from groups including the National League of Taxpayers, Citizens Alliance of NH, Cornerstone Action, the NRA and Executive Councilor Joe Kenney.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.