Cecil Abels
Democratic · NH
Rochester restaurant owner who runs Mr. Sippy BBQ on Main Street and previously worked in state public health as a West Nile virus coordinator.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the New Hampshire AFL-CIO labor federation's endorsement for State Senate District 6 in its 2026 endorsement list.
September 17, 2026
Source: nhaflcio.org
Obtained a zoning exception from the Rochester Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 13, 2023, allowing live outdoor music at his restaurant. The board noted live music had already been playing there for months without a permit, and barred use of a neighbor's parking lot.
September 13, 2023
Source: rochesternh.gov
Opened MrSippy BBQ, a barbecue restaurant on South Main Street in downtown Rochester, as its owner in August 2021.
August 16, 2021
Source: news.rochesternh.gov
Past race Cecil Abels ran in:
- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 6; New Hampshire