Gov. Ayotte Nominates Gould to NH Supreme Court, Renominates Formella as Attorney General

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has nominated Bryan K. Gould, a seasoned Republican attorney with over 35 years of experience, to serve as an associate justice on the state Supreme Court. Gould, praised for his integrity and deep knowledge of the law, has previously served as special counsel to former Governor Craig Benson and the Executive Council, and is affiliated with the Federalist Society. Ayotte also renominated Attorney General John Formella for another four-year term, reversing an earlier decision not to immediately reappoint him, citing his commitment to public safety and law enforcement. Formella, who has served since 2021 and was formerly counsel to Governor Chris Sununu, has been active in handling significant legal challenges including lawsuits related to youth detention, public school funding, and opioid litigation. Both nominations require confirmation by the New Hampshire Executive Council. These moves reflect Ayotte's focus on maintaining experienced conservative leadership in key judicial and legal roles within the state.