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Candidate for U.S. Senate

Edmond Laplante

Constitution

Laplante is the Constitution Party's nominee, an auto mechanic and Marine Corps veteran from Richmond who serves on a school board. He qualified for the ballot by petition. His campaign centers on limiting federal power, ending U.S. involvement in foreign wars, and enforcing existing immigration law.

Current or most recent role
Auto mechanic and school board member
Hometown
Richmond

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Describes the Constitution as "a set of restraints" that limit government power, not a tool for politicians to "fix" society.[1]
  • Says "experience matters. But restraint matters more."[1]
  • Campaigns on an "America/NH First" platform focused on rebuilding the country at home and returning power to the states.[3]
  • Presents himself as a working mechanic of more than 40 years, a father, grandfather and Marine.[2]

Background

  • School board member, Local school board (district not listed on campaign site) · Current[2]
  • Declared Constitution Party candidate for governor (not on the general-election ballot), 2024 New Hampshire gubernatorial election · 2024[2],[6]
  • Candidate in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, 2022 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire · 2022[5]
  • Auto mechanic, Self-described career of more than 40 years · 40+ years[2],[5]
  • Marine (eight years of service), U.S. Marine Corps · Dates not listed[5]

Where they stand

  • Foreign Policy
    Calls for ending U.S. involvement in wars abroad and stopping foreign aid.[3]
  • Veterans
    Says veterans' care is a federal duty and "no one who served this country should face delayed or denied care." Wants states and communities to lead on civilian health care, including mental health and addiction treatment.[3]
  • Government Transparency
    Calls for restoring constitutional limits and "full transparency," and criticizes the Federal Reserve and fusion centers as unaccountable.[3]
  • Immigration
    Supports enforcing existing immigration laws and says people in the country illegally should not receive state or federal benefits meant for citizens and lawful residents.[3]
  • Education
    Supports expanding homeschooling freedom and strengthening parents' role in their children's education.[3]

Voting record

Edmond Laplante has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“Experience matters. But restraint matters more.”

Campaign website[1]

Sources

  1. Edmond Laplante for US Senate (home page), Laplante campaign
  2. About Me, Laplante campaign
  3. My Platform, Laplante campaign
  4. Constitution Party Petition Succeeds in New Hampshire, Ballot Access News, September 2, 2026
  5. Richmond auto mechanic seeks Hassan's Senate position, The Keene Sentinel, April 30, 2022
  6. 2024 New Hampshire gubernatorial election, Wikipedia

Photo: Laplante for U.S. Senate campaign (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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