NH Chief Justice MacDonald announces resignation; ethics probe loomed

By: Todd Bookman

Outlets: NHPR

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,000

Last Updated: 2 days, 19 hours ago


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New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald announced his resignation from the bench on Tuesday, effective immediately, after being accused of violating the state’s judicial code of conduct for his role in orchestrating a payout to a top ally last year.

MacDonald’s departure marks a sudden and stunning end to his five-year tenure leading New Hampshire’s judicial branch. The 64-year-old has been out on medical leave …

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