Ryan Nugent for
State Representative
Bringing Neighbors Together
to Find Common Ground
Bedford is a community built on hard work, civic pride, and the quiet confidence that when neighbors come together, they can solve just about anything.
I am asking for your support, not because I have all the answers, but because I will always show up, always listen and always put community over politics.
Together, we can protect our public schools, strengthen our community, and prove that neighbors really can find common ground.
About Ryan
I grew up here in New Hampshire, a proud Bedford neighbor, a husband and a father of three. I know what it means to plant roots in a community, to watch your kids play in the same parks you did, to trust your neighbors, and to believe that those who represent you in Concord should reflect the values you live by every day.
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I had the privilege of serving in the United States Air Force for more than two decades, rising from an enlisted Airman to the rank of Colonel. That journey, from the bottom up to senior leadership, gave me a deep respect for every person in the organization and an understanding of what leadership looks like from the front lines. It also taught me a simple but impactful lesson: Priorities first, politics last.
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When I walk into a room, I bring the discipline to plan carefully, the willingness to listen, the skill to build consensus, and the commitment to get things done.
Those aren’t partisan values. They're American values, and they're Bedford values.
In my civilian career, I serve as the director of a dynamic team of aviation professionals overseeing global flight operations, work that demands precision, accountability, and sound judgment under pressure.
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I am also an active officer at VFW Post 8401 and American Legion Post 54, administering scholarship programs that invest in Bedford’s next generation. This community is personal to me. It is the families I see at town events, the veterans I stand beside on Memorial Day, and the neighbors I hope to represent.
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Priorities
Building a New Hampshire Where Every Generation Can Live, Work, and Thrive.
Too many college graduates are leaving New Hampshire to find careers and homes they can actually afford. I want a New Hampshire that gives young people a reason to stay, one with broad career opportunities, a business climate that attracts good employers, and housing policies that make buying a first home a realistic goal, not a distant dream.
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Keeping our best and brightest here benefits everyone. When talented professionals build careers in New Hampshire, our seniors gain access to top doctors and specialists without having to travel out of state for the care they deserve. Our seniors, the neighbors who built this community, deserve to age here with dignity, without being priced out of the towns they’ve called home for decades.
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Protecting Our Public Schools
Bedford’s public schools are among the finest in New Hampshire, the result of generations of commitment from families, educators, and community leaders. That commitment is now under threat. Proposals to divert public education dollars toward private voucher schemes and open-enrollment policies drain resources from our neighborhood schools and put that legacy at risk. When funding leaves the public system, the kids with the greatest needs pay the price. That is not fiscal responsibility. It is a false economy.
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This isn’t just an issue for families with children in school. The quality of Bedford’s schools is directly reflected in every home’s property value. Whether or not you have kids in the district, a strong school system protects your investment and the character of our community, making public education a priority for every single resident.
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Smart Fiscal Policies That Protect What Matters
Keeping costs down matters, but cuts that strip away what makes our communities safe and strong are no bargain. I believe in managing public dollars with discipline and transparency while making sure first responders are fully funded, critical infrastructure is maintained, and the services families and seniors rely on remain intact. Good governance means making smart choices, not just the cheapest ones.
Endorsements
www.VoteVets.org
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"Ryan is an intelligent, thoughtful family man who will bring the perspective of dedicated military service to Concord. He understands what it will take to effect positive change and I can't wait to see what he will accomplish."
Loren Foxx
State Representative
Bedford, NH
"I appreciate how Ryan focuses on education and community safety. It gives me hope for the future of our state!"
Shana P.
Bedford, NH
"With Ryan, I feel my voice matters. He is genuinely invested in making New Hampshire a better place for all of us."
Amy K.
Bedford, NH