The Office of the Governor of the State of New Hampshire
01/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2026 07:28
Ayotte Nominates Exceptional Granite Staters for Key Positions
CONCORD, NH - Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced several nominations for key positions across State Government, including her second nomination to the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. The following nominees will be submitted to the Executive Council this week:
- Christopher J. Ellms, Jr. of Webster for Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission
- Diana E. Fenton of Mont Vernon for Child Advocate
- Lucy C. Lange of Bedford for Commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs
- Hon. Daniel E. Will of Loudon for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Ayotte released the following statement after announcing the nominations:
"I'm proud to nominate these exceptionally qualified individuals to serve our state. From upholding the rule of law, to protecting consumers, to advocating for our most vulnerable, to marketing the Granite State as a beacon of economic opportunity, I am confident they will help deliver an even brighter future for all of New Hampshire."
More information on the Governor's nominees will be released today.
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