Edmond Laplante

Edmond Laplante

Constitution Party

Candidate, U.S. Senate New Hampshire

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Montachusett Regional Vocational Tech

Other

Ohio Diesel and Gas Technical Institute, 1988

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1999 - 2007

Personal

Birthplace

Gardner, MA

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Mechanic

Contact

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Edmond Laplante (Constitution Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.^[source]

Laplante completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Edmond Laplante was born in Gardner, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1999 to 2007. He earned a high school diploma from Montachusett Regional Vocational Tech and graduated from the Ohio Diesel and Gas Technical Institute in 1988. His career experience includes working as an automotive mechanic. He has been affiliated with the Richmond Swanzey Republican Town Committee.

Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2026

United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2026 (September 8 Democratic primary)

United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2026 (September 8 Republican primary)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate New Hampshire

Chris Pappas (D), John Sununu (R), and Edmond Laplante (Constitution Party) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Chris Pappas (D)
		John Sununu (R)
		Edmond Laplante  (Constitution Party)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Aaron Day (Independent)
• Matt Giovonizzi (Independent)
• Tim Harris (Independent)

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire

Chris Pappas (D) defeated Karishma Manzur (D), David Jarvis (D), John Vail (D), and Maxwell Saal (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on September 8, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Pappas	64.6	60,119
		Karishma Manzur	33.2	30,942
		David Jarvis	0.7	668
	Submit photo	John Vail	0.6	574
		Maxwell Saal	0.6	531
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3%	277

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Vote totals may change until results are certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 93,111
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeanne Shaheen (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on September 8, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sununu	68.4	42,354
		Scott Brown	26.4	16,356
		Sky Danley	1.1	687
		Sabrina Smith	0.9	552
		Mary Maxwell	0.7	444
		Andy Martin	0.7	433
		Tom Alciere	0.5	322
	Submit photo	Richard McMenamon II	0.4	237
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8%	497

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Vote totals may change until results are certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 61,882
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eric Coates (R)
• Charlie Hough (R)
• Dan Innis (R)
• Dennis Lamare (R)
• Tejasinha Sivalingam (R)

Endorsements

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2024

See also: New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2024

General election

General election for Governor of New Hampshire

Kelly Ayotte defeated Joyce Craig and Stephen Villee in the general election for Governor of New Hampshire on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Ayotte (R)	53.6	436,122
		Joyce Craig (D)	44.3	360,149
		Stephen Villee (L)	2.0	16,202
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,024

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 813,497
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Edmond Laplante (Constitution Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of New Hampshire

Joyce Craig defeated Cinde Warmington and Jonathan Kiper in the Democratic primary for Governor of New Hampshire on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Craig	47.9	59,976
		Cinde Warmington	41.8	52,420
		Jonathan Kiper	9.4	11,789
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	1,076

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 125,261
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of New Hampshire

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of New Hampshire on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Ayotte	63.1	88,117
		Chuck Morse	34.1	47,567
		Shaun Fife	0.6	876
	Submit photo	Robert McClory	0.6	839
		Frank Staples	0.6	809
	Submit photo	Richard McMenamon II	0.4	527
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	867

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 139,602
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate New Hampshire

Incumbent Maggie Hassan defeated Don Bolduc, Jeremy Kauffman, and Tejasinha Sivalingam in the general election for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maggie Hassan (D)	53.5	332,193
		Don Bolduc (R)	44.4	275,928
		Jeremy Kauffman (L)	2.0	12,390
		Tejasinha Sivalingam (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	464

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 620,975
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Thomas Sharpe V (Independent)
• Kevin Kahn (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire

Incumbent Maggie Hassan defeated Paul Krautmann and John Riggieri in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maggie Hassan	93.8	88,146
		Paul Krautmann	3.9	3,629
	Submit photo	John Riggieri	1.8	1,680
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	546

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 94,001
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Hampshire on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Don Bolduc	36.9	52,629
		Chuck Morse	35.7	50,929
		Kevin Smith	11.7	16,621
		Vikram Mansharamani	7.5	10,690
		Bruce Fenton	4.5	6,381
		John Berman	0.7	961
		Andy Martin	0.6	920
		Tejasinha Sivalingam	0.6	832
	Submit photo	Dennis Lamare	0.5	773
		Edmond Laplante	0.5	723
		Gerard Beloin	0.4	521
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	623

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 142,603
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Devon Fuchs (R)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Edmond Laplante completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Laplante's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

State Chairman Constitution Party of NH. SAU93 Richmond school board member. Marine corps veteran multiple awards for leadership. Auto mechanic 40 plus years .Master tech degree.Associate degree aviation science. A&P licensed. Grandfather 6yr old. Uncle 3 Nieces 1 nephew. 1 brother 1 sister 1 son.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Constitutional compliance/limited government
• Protect People's liberty,rights and financial well-being
• Transparency and accountability

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constitutional compliance

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ron Paul Constitutional compliance

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Constitutional adherence

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Constitutional compliance

What legacy would you like to leave?

Constitutional minded

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishwasher at pizza barn

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Dyslexia

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Government Overreach

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

18 enumerated powers

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

As long as it follows Constitutional guidelines

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Constitution party

Branigon News Network Civic Chain

Regina Barnes

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Water gate

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2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Edmond Laplante did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Edmond Laplante completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Laplante's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Marine core veteran ,auto mechanic working in same garage for 30yrs, proud father Grandfather uncle brother and son..average blue collar worker who represents the everyday working man.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Constitutional rights:we the people seems to been forgotten, I believe the Constitution needs to be re-read not rewritten
• Opiod/Drug addiction:nothing is more devastating or can destroy family or relationship than having to deal with addiction or someone who's addicted, despite all the programs available we have to stop the flow and distribution of them 1st by controlling the borders
• Government spending, we have to get control over Government spending, you don't get to up your credit card limit because you can't pay your old one neither should they

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Parent/child education rights

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Matt Gaetz, he's not afraid to ruffle feathers

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The constitution

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty

Integrity

Loyalty

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Leadership and integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Should be the state/people that they represent

What legacy would you like to leave?

Tried to make a difference when it mattered. Wasn't afraid to do the right thing even when it wasn't popular

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Richard Nixon, impeachment 5yrs old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishwasher, I worked 2yrs

What is your favorite book? Why?

Any book about the founding fathers.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain James T Kirk

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Wondering if I did enough to help others

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Over coming all the bad policies and executive orders put in effect by this administration.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Yes should definitely be term limits, if you can't accomplish what you set out in 2 terms ,then step aside. That way you don't end up with career politicians

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

They get to represent the state on a federal level

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No because lately they're out of touch with the every day blue collar worker

What do you think of the filibuster?

Double edge sword .

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Qualifications for the position. No conflicts of interest

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Armed forces committee

Veterans affairs

Agriculture

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ted Cruz

Tell us your favorite joke.

What do you call a circle of 100 dollar bills?Awreatha, Franklin's

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Qualifications

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

1st and most importantly I'm there to represent my state. I'd like to reach out olive branch and listen to there points of view. That being said if it's not good for my state then not be afraid to disagree,but hopefully come to compromise if possible

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes absolutely but also important to know when not to

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Campaign website

Laplante ’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Here are the topics that interest me most that I will work hard to impact if I am elected. America/NH 1st Stop being so reliant on foreign countries, focus more on brands made in America, and bring and keep more business in NH. Opiod/Drug Pandemic Nothing compares to the amount of lives lost and families destroyed because of this. Step one should be to cut the head off the snake - secure our border from drugs and illegal immigrants. Then we can focus on recovery. Parental/Children educational rights: Nothing is more important than your child's well-being, emotional and physical. We MUST have more control over their well-being in classrooms. Back the Blue Law enforcement shouldn't be vilified for doing their jobs when most of them are doing it admirably. Unwanted outcomes happen when suspects resist. They are trying to keep us safe, so let's hear from them on how to help them keep us safe. Secure the Border it's the LAW!! Just because you substitute the word undocumented for Illegal doesn't give you the right to break the law. Aiding and abetting is also against the law. Enforcing the law also helps stop drugs, human trafficking, and save millions we can use on programs helping unfortunate citizens. Government Overreach/Spending More government control is never the answer to anything, that's why we're in the mess we're in now. We need to eliminate wasteful spending. You don't get to raise your credit card limit when you can't pay for the one you maxed out. Veterans Reform As a recipient of VA care, I can say that there. are plenty of good things, but also things that need to be addressed. I believe these issues should be overseen by veterans who have first hand experience with these issues. Constitution Needs to be enforced, not rewritten, especially the 1st and 2nd ammendment. Please remember that we the people have the right to make choices and stand up for what we believe in. Strong Military In these crazy times, our safety should be a major priority. For every dollar we send to foreign countries, we should spend at least 2 on our military and border control. We must make sure our Military has the best resources to keep them and us safe.	”
—Edmond Laplante’s campaign website (2022)

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Edmond Laplante campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. Senate New Hampshire	On the Ballot general	$0	N/A**
2022	U.S. Senate New Hampshire	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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