Thomas Oppel was elected in 2024 as the Representative for Canaan, Dorchester & Orange, NH House Grafton District 9. He serves on the House Ways & Means Committee.

Oppel has nearly four decades of experience in public service at the local, state and national levels, including serving as chief of staff to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus during President Obama’s Administration. 

The founder and CEO of his own communications consulting business, O2 Strategies, Oppel also serves on the Canaan Planning Board and chairs the Canaan Economic Development Committee.