The New Hampshire Attorney General Primary is a statewide primary election held to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of New Hampshire. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election on November 7, 2028, to compete for the state's top legal office, which oversees law enforcement, consumer protection, and legal representation of the state government.
About This Race
The New Hampshire Attorney General Primary is a statewide primary election held to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of New Hampshire. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election on November 7, 2028, to compete for the state's top legal office, which oversees law enforcement, consumer protection, and legal representation of the state government.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
September 12, 2028
Registration Deadline
September 6, 2028
How to Vote
To vote in the New Hampshire Attorney General Primary, eligible voters must be registered by the deadline. New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration at the polls on Election Day, so voters who miss the deadline can still register and vote in person on September 12, 2028, by providing proof of identity, domicile, and citizenship. Voters should check their polling location via the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Voter Information Lookup tool and bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to the polls.
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Incumbent
Republican
John M. Formella
Attorney General of New Hampshire
Biography
John M. Formella is the incumbent Attorney General of New Hampshire, having been appointed in 2021 by Governor Chris Sununu and confirmed by the Executive Council. He previously served as a federal prosecutor and as Legal Counsel to Governor Sununu. Formella is seeking election to retain the office, emphasizing his record on public safety, opioid crisis response, and protecting consumers from fraud.
Steven J. McAuliffe is a former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire and a former FBI special agent with over two decades of federal law enforcement experience. He is running as a Democrat to bring federal-level crime-fighting expertise to the state office, focusing on combating drug trafficking, cybercrime, and public corruption. McAuliffe emphasizes restoring integrity and independence to the Attorney General's office.
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