Attorney General tells trans woman Stacie Laughton she’s ineligible to run for office

Stacie Laughton (Photo: Union-Leader)

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Stacie Laughton’s political aspirations in New Hampshire seems to have finally ended. Attorney General Michael Delaney said earlier this week that Laughton hasn’t fully discharged her criminal sentences so therefore is ineligible to run for political office.

Laughton is reportedly going to withdraw her candidacy to fill the vacant state legislature seat left open by her earlier resignation after winning that seat last November.

The saga of Laughton’s short, but eventful political career includes announcing that she was quitting after her prior felonies were disclosed after she was elected, however, she later changed her mind, and decided to keep her seat only to once again changed her mind and signed resignation papers on local TV. She later announced she was going to run for the now-vacant seat she once held. She also opened some eyes after being seen ringing a bell for the Salvation Army during the Christmas holidays.

Track Laughton’s entire 2-month political career here: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/?s=laughton

More on the Attorney General’s announcement: A.G.: Criminal History Bars Nashua Transgender Woman From Holding Office | New Hampshire Public Radio.

Stacie Laughton (Photo: Union-Leader)

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An unexpected twist in the saga of resigned transgender NH State Rep.-elect Stacie Laughton

Trans woman Stacy Laughton ringing a bell for the Salvation Army! (Photo: unionleader.com)

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Thought we’d heard the last of Stacie Laughton, didn’t we? To refresh, she came to fame as the first transgender state representative elected to the New Hampshire legislature in November.

However, shortly after the election, it was discovered that she had a felony conviction on her record and there was question about whether she should have disclosed it or not. In the ruckus that ensued, she decided to resign only to later change her mind and announce she was keeping her seat after all. Shortly after that she changed her mind for a third time, and this time signed the resignation papers in front of a local television audience. End of story, or so we thought.

Now, word is Laughton is going to run for the vacant position in the special election set up to replace her. She says it’s what her friends, supporters and family want her to.

Politically, I’m thinking, why not? If she wins the seat again, the felony conviction would be completely behind her and maybe she’d be able to help improve the lives of trans people. But while I’m thinking about this, I’m looking at the photo of Laughton in the article, then I take a closer look at the photo — she’s ringing a bell for the Salvation Army!

No, she doesn’t have a clue. I encourage Nashua residents in the 4th ward to vote for a Democrat with a grasp of the issues that matter to trans/LGBT people, even if that candidate is not transgender.

My recent articles on Laughton: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/update-she-resigns-again-new-transgender-nh-legislator-decides-not-to-resign-after-all/

http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/updated-2-ttrans-woman-legislator-resigns-trans-woman-elected-to-new-hampshire-state-legislature/

More about the Salvation Army’s open discrimination against transgender/LGBT people: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/?s=salvation+army

More on Laughton’s new bid to regain her seat: Transgender female intends to run for seat she vacated | New Hampshire NEWS06.

Trans woman Stacy Laughton ringing a bell for the Salvation Army! (Photo: unionleader.com)

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[UPDATE Nov.30th -- She resigns again!] New transgender NH legislator decides not to resign after all

Stacie Laughton (Photo: WMUR)

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATE (Nov. 30) -- She resigned again. See below.] The on again, off again short political career of newly elected New Hampshire state Rep. Stacie Laughton is apparently on again. Her words: “I’m reconsidering, and I’m seeking the advice of professionals and through social media.”

Laughton made the news shortly after being the first trans person elected to the statehouse. But made bigger news when it was learned she has a previous felony conviction: http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/updated-2-ttrans-woman-legislator-resigns-trans-woman-elected-to-new-hampshire-state-legislature/

From The New Hampshire News: On Laughton’s Facebook page, she asked her 1,368 friends Wednesday whether she should give up or continue. Four hours later, nine people had urged her to stay put and explore the legality of the situation.

Republicans in the state are still calling for Laughton to resign. Felons are allowed to run for office in NH under certain conditions. Apparently the state Attorney General is reviewing the matter. Their decision likely to be the final arbitrator of whether Laughton decides to stay or go.

Laughton is schedule to appear on a local TV show to explain her decision on Nov. 29th if my information is correct.

Stay tuned!

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UPDATE Nov. 30, 2012 It looks like she resigned again.

From the Nashua Telegraph:

“Those who thought she should vacate the N.H. House seat got their wish Thursday when Laughton signed her resignation letter on a local cable access television station.”

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/985484-469/ward-4-voters-get-their-wish-laughton.html

Stacie Laughton (Photo: WMUR)

She’s changed her mind | New Hampshire NEWS06.

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[UPDATE-2 Newly elected trans legislator to resign!] Trans woman elected to New Hampshire state legislature

Stacie Laughton

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [Update - 2. Newly elected transgender legislator to resign. See below. ] Voters in New Hampshire elected Stacie Laughton to represent them in the state House of Representative making her the first openly transgender to hold state level office. Laughton, a Democrat, reportedly defeated her Republican challengers easily.

Laughton: “I believe that at this point, the LGBT community will hopefully be inspired. My hope is that now maybe we’ll see more people in the community running, maybe for alderman. Maybe in the next election, we’ll have a senator. . . . We are people, too, who still have talents and ideas. And I hope that people won’t be afraid to get into politics, or any other position, for that matter. I want the community to feel inspired.”

University of New Hampshire’s political science professor Marla Brettschneider: “It’s a really historic moment for Nashua and New Hampshire and the nation to start to really reimagine what citizenship and leadership can look like.”

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UPDATE — Nov. 24, 2012 [It is not my intention to judge anyone here, however, this story is being covered in the local media and I would be doing my readers a disservice if I didn't keep everyone informed.)

From the Nashua Telegraph:

"Newly elected state representative Stacie Laughton, a Gate City Democrat, has been getting national attention since her win earlier this month, which made her the first openly transgender elected official in the state.

But this weekend, that attention turned negative after a story in the Laconia Daily Sun revealed that Laughton served four months in jail in 2008 on felony charges of conspiracy to commit credit card fraud."

Laughton's Facebook response: “I am sorry for the people that can’t let my past go. I have made mistakes just like everyone else. No one is perfect. I don’t want to talk about my past nor do I care about my past. I live for today and my future. If you want to talk about me please by all means do so. At least your leaving someone else alone. That is all I have to say about it.”

More: http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/984922-469/newly-elected-nashua-representative-laughton-a-convicted.html

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UPDATE-2, Nov. 27, 2012. Newly elected NH state legislator to resign!

From The Huffington Post: "New Hampshire's history-making transgender state representative has announced she will resign after news of her criminal record surfaced. As Nashua Patch is reporting, State Representative-Elect Stacie Laughton decided to step down after it was revealed that she had served four months in Belknap County House of Corrections following a 2008 credit card fraud conviction. Laughton said she will formally resign her seat via a letter to be sent to the Secretary of State's office . . ."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/stacie-laughton-resigns-transgender-new-hampshire-state-rep_n_2200297.html?ir=Gay+Voices

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Stacie Laughton (Photo: Metro Weekly)

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