NH Supreme Court Chief Justice MacDonald resigns after Judicial Conduct Committee investigation

New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Gordon MacDonald has resigned his position following an investigation by the Judicial Conduct Committee. In a brief letter to Gov. Kelly Ayotte, MacDonald said he was voluntarily resigning. "I believe this is in the best interests of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch," MacDonald wrote in the letter. "I accept responsibility and accountability for my conduct. It has been an honor to serve the people of New Hampshire." The JCC posted a document Tuesday stating it had been investigating MacDonald since November 2025 for his actions related to the employment and performance of Dianne Martin. In March of this year, that investigation was elevated to a complaint.

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