In a surprise reversal, Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Tuesday that she will, in fact, nominate Attorney General John Formella to another four-year term as the state’s top law enforcement official, after saying she’d made a different decision in March.

“Over the last several months, I appreciated the opportunity to work closely with Attorney General Formella and see firsthand his commitment to keeping our state the safest in the nation,” Ayotte said in a statement. “Together, we will ensure New Hampshire continues to support law enforcement, keep violent criminals off our streets, and protect victims.”

In March, Ayotte said Formella would merely serve “in holdover,” while she considered the future of the Department of Justice.

Formella, 38, has served as attorney general since April 2021

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