New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
May 15, 2023

Contact:
Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications
michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375

Matthew G. Conley, Assistant Attorney General – Election Law Unit
Matthew.G.Conley@doj.nh.gov | (866) 868-3703

Tina Thomas Indicted for Felony Assault of an Election Official

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Tina Thomas, age 52, of Raymond, New Hampshire has been indicted by a Rockingham County Grand Jury for assault under RSA 659:41 for knowingly causing unprivileged physical contact to a town officer in the discharge of the duty of their office at an election, a class B felony.

Ms. Thomas is alleged to have caused unprivileged physical contact with Acting Raymond Town Moderator Jonathan Wood by striking him on the face with her hand while he was executing his duties as Acting Town Moderator at a polling location during the March 28, 2023, Raymond Town and School Elections.

Class B felonies are punishable by up to 3½–7 years in prison, a $4,000 fine, or both.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Conley and Chief Investigator Richard Tracy of the Election Law Unit.

The charges and allegations against Ms. Thomas are merely accusations, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

New Hampshire Department of Justice
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Telephone: 603-271-3658