What should happen when legislators misbehave?

By: Anna Brown

Outlets: Citizens Count

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 960

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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This year both the New Hampshire Legislature and U.S. Congress have been rocked by stories of misbehavior. When a legislator commits a crime, there is a clear process to determine wrongdoing, but the path forward is less clear when there are accusations of sexual misconduct, harassment, or verbal attacks. This article provides an overview of disciplinary options up for debate in the New Hampshire Legislature.

Recent misbehavior by legislators

In 2026, there have been several …

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