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New Hampshire Attorney General

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

2021

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

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Technology and Data at the Forefront of 2024 NAAG Capital Forum Discussions

Between December 9 and 11, 2024, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its annual Capital Forum in Washington, D.C. State AGs, AGs-elect, AG office staff, and private sector attendees heard from federal executive branch leaders and discussed issues of shared state and national importance.

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Senior Iowa AG Staff Assume New Roles; New Hampshire AG Launches New Data Privacy Unit

Iowa AG Brenna Bird has announced the promotions of three senior staff members. Ed Bull, previously Chief of the Health and Human Services Section, has been appointed Deputy Attorney General for Agency Counsel. Jeff Peterzalek, formerly Chief of the Office’s Administrative Law Section, will now serve as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation. Ian McConeghey, who…

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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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