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NH Rejects Holocaust Denier Appointment, Officials Decry Antisemitism

5/2/2026

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Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière's amendment to add Germar Rudolf—convicted of lewdness in Pennsylvania and Holocaust denial in Germany—to New Hampshire's Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission was rejected.
Holocaust-denial expert Deborah Lipstadt called the effort extremely concerning.
Governor Kelly Ayotte said antisemitism has no place in New Hampshire and criminal Holocaust deniers should not serve on commissions.
Rep. Brian Cole rescinded his endorsement of Sabourin and said he rejects antisemitism.

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Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière's amendment to add Germar Rudolf—convicted of lewdness in Pennsylvania and Holocaust denial in Germany—to New Hampshire's Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission was rejected.
Holocaust-denial expert Deborah Lipstadt called the effort extremely concerning.
Governor Kelly Ayotte said antisemitism has no place in New Hampshire and criminal Holocaust deniers should not serve on commissions.
Rep. Brian Cole rescinded his endorsement of Sabourin and said he rejects antisemitism.