Ryan Nugent

Ryan Nugent is the Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 2, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A U.S. Air Force veteran and pilot, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is a Bedford resident who works as a director overseeing global flight operations.[1][3]

Nugent has served in the U.S. Air Force since 2001, according to Ballotpedia.[1] He graduated from Trinity High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Daniel Webster College in 2003 and a graduate degree from the U.S. Naval War College in 2020.[1] In his survey, he said he rose from enlisted Airman to the rank of Colonel over more than two decades of service, and is a husband and father of three.[3] He also said he is an officer at VFW Post 8401 and American Legion Post 54, where he administers scholarship programs.[3]

Nugent said in the survey that he opposes proposals to divert public education dollars to unrestricted private vouchers and open enrollment, and that he wants to keep property taxes low, fund first responders and help young people afford to stay in New Hampshire.[3] He said he is endorsed by VoteVets.[3]

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