Thomas Oppel is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Grafton 9th district, which covers Canaan, Dorchester, and Orange, since taking office on December 4, 2024. Born in December 1953, he studied at Seton Hall University and Dartmouth College and has worked as a journalist, English teacher, and consultant. A resident of Canaan since 2000, he has served on the Canaan Planning Board and chairs the Canaan Economic Development Committee.