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New Hampshire Attorney General

Current State AG
John Formella (R)
Political Party
Republican
Assumed Office

2021

Current Leadership Positions
NAAG Vice President

John Formella was appointed as New Hampshire’s Attorney General in March 2021, after former AG Gordon MacDonald was selected by Gov. Chris Sununu to serve as chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. From 2017 to his appointment, AG Formella served as Gov. Sununu’s chief legal counsel. Prior to working for Gov. Sununu, he was a full time attorney at Pierce Atwood, one of northern New England’s largest firms.

John Formella was appointed as New Hampshire’s Attorney General in March 2021, after former AG Gordon MacDonald was selected by Gov. Chris Sununu to serve as chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. From 2017 to his appointment, AG Formella served as Gov. Sununu’s chief legal counsel. Prior to working for Gov. Sununu, he was a full time attorney at Pierce Atwood, one of northern New England’s largest firms.

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State AGs are elected in 43 states and D.C. In New Hampshire, the governor appoints the AG.

  • Next Election:November 3, 2026
  • Election Process:Appointed
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none

Latest New Hampshire Attorney General News & Insights

News

Bipartisan AG Coalition Supports FTC’s Proposed Changes to COPPA Rule

A bipartisan coalition of 43 AGs submitted comments on the FTC’s proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) supporting restrictions on the use of children’s personal information (PI) and further limiting the ability of companies to monetize children’s data.

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In-Depth Analysis

NAAG and NASCO Convene to Discuss Challenges Facing Nonprofits, Benefits of Collaboration

On Wednesday, October 11, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) convened virtually at their 2023 annual conference to discuss the challenges facing the nonprofit sector and how regulators are working to support the sector, while preserving the public’s trust in these important organizations.

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Congressional Efforts to Combat New Street Drug Threat Earn Bipartisan AG Support

A bipartisan coalition of 39 AGs sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging the swift passage of the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act, which would provide resources to fight the recent uptick in overdoses and deaths caused by use of the street drug. Xylazine is manufactured for use as a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer for large animals,…

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