Troy Merner
Troy Merner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Coos 7th district | |
| In office 2016 – December 7, 2022 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Coos 1st district | |
| In office December 7, 2022 – September 19, 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Sean Durkin |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican[1][2] |
Troy Merner is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the Coos 1st and 7th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[3]
Life and career
Merner is a former ironworker.[4]
Merner served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2016[3] to 2023.[5]
Controversies and Legal Issues
Living outside of legislative district
In September 2023, an investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office found that Merner may have lived outside the legislative district he represented for more than a year, potentially in violation of residency requirements for state representatives. The Attorney General’s report noted records indicating Merner had an address in a neighboring district while still serving in the House. Merner disputed aspects of the report but did not retain his seat.[6]
Wrongful voting and theft by deception charges
In August 2024, Merner pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of wrongful voting and theft by deception in connection with the residency matter. As part of his plea agreement in Merrimack County Superior Court, a judge revoked his right to vote for life and ordered that he pay fines and court costs; the sentence did not include jail time. Independent reporting described the sentencing as part of efforts to hold elected officials accountable for compliance with residency and election laws.[7][8]
References
- ^ Porter, Steven (September 2023). "Investigators conclude N.H. lawmaker doesn't live in the district he represents". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Porter, Steven (September 20, 2023). "Flipped seat sets the stage for even split in N.H. House". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Troy Merner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Troy Merner (R)". The General Court of New Hampshire. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "New Hampshire Update: 2023-2024 Session (September 19, 2023)" (PDF). The General Court of New Hampshire. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Bookman, Todd (September 21, 2023). "AG investigation finds NH lawmaker lived outside of his district for more than a year". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ^ Fisher, Damien (August 21, 2024). "Former Rep. Merner Stripped of Right To Vote, No Jail Time at Sentencing". InDepthNH.org. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ^ "Former Republican Rep. Troy Merner pleads guilty to wrongful voting, loses right to vote • New Hampshire Bulletin". New Hampshire Bulletin. Retrieved December 31, 2025.