John Formella is the Republican Attorney General of New Hampshire, serving statewide as the state's 31st Attorney General since April 2021. He was nominated by Governor Chris Sununu and confirmed by the Executive Council, acting as New Hampshire's Chief Law Enforcement Officer, Chief Prosecutor, and Chief Legal Officer.

John Michael Formella, born around 1986 or 1987, resides in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A Republican, he represents the entire state of New Hampshire in his role as Attorney General, with no specific legislative district. Notable achievements include leading high-profile homicide prosecutions such as the Harmony Montgomery and Stephen and Wende Reid cases; expanding the Cold Case Unit and strengthening the Drug Enforcement Unit against fentanyl traffickers; creating the Northern Border Alliance Task Force; pursuing opioid settlements like the $115 million from distributors; suing social media companies over youth mental health; and combating human trafficking, elder abuse, and election integrity issues. In December 2024, he was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General. Earlier recognitions include being named one of New Hampshire’s “40 Under Forty” by the New Hampshire Union Leader and “10 to Watch” by Seacoast Media Group in 2019.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude graduate of Florida State University; graduated with honors from George Washington University Law School, where he served on the International Law Review.
• Political Experience: Began legal career at Pierce Atwood LLP in business and environmental law ; served as Governor Chris Sununu’s Legal Counsel from January 2017 to April 2021, advising on healthcare, opioid crisis, criminal justice reform, and COVID-19; nominated March 2021 and sworn in as Attorney General on April 22, 2021; community roles include Portsmouth Zoning Board of Adjustment and McGregor Memorial EMS board.