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New Hampshire Lawmaker Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over “Final Solution” Remark
5/2/2026, 7:06:08 AM
Disciplinary Hearing Over the Comment
Rep. Travis Corcoran posted on March 10, 2024, “We need a final solution for theater kids in politics,” aimed at Democratic Rep. Jessica Grill. Phrase references the Nazi plan that killed Jews. House Legislative Administration Committee met in April 2026 to consider discipline. Corcoran testified he did not know Grill was Jewish, called the hearing a “kangaroo court,” and left before she could speak.
Rising Antisemitism and Extremist Acts in New Hampshire
Corcoran’s case follows other extremist acts: Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière invited Holocaust deniers to testify, and neo-Nazi rallies and synagogue graffiti have been reported statewide.
Key Participants
Rep. Jessica Grill (who demanded removal), Speaker Sherman Packard (who issued a Letter of Caution), Gregory Hill, committee chair, Rep. Bill Boyd (who supported a reprimand), Eric Martin (who cited a 300 % rise in antisemitic incidents), and Rabbi Daniel Aronson (who warned of the phrase’s historical weight).
Timeline of Events
- March 10 2024 – Corcoran posts the comment.
- April 6 2026 – Packard issues a Letter of Caution.
- April 9 2026 – House refers the case to the Legislative Administration Committee.
- April 2026 – Committee hearing held, with Corcoran testifying and leaving early.
Data on Antisemitic Incidence
“Antisemitic incidents nationally rose more than 300 % after Oct. 7, 2023.” — Eric Martin, Jewish Federation of New Hampshire
Responses and Testimony
Rep. Grill called the phrase “targeted language with a specific historical meaning” and sought expulsion. Bipartisan letter by Reps. Nick Bridle, Mike Bordes and Matt Coker urged a reprimand, emphasizing accountability. Matt Drew defended Corcoran’s speech as protected. Rabbi Aronson warned of phrase’s historical weight. Corcoran’s threats forced a nonprofit to upgrade security and report incidents to state Civil Rights Unit.
Conflicting Accounts
Corcoran claimed he did not know Grill was Jewish, yet his March 10 post displayed her name and phone number. Said, “I wasn’t joking… we really do need to purge theater kids,” contradicting his testimony that the remark was a joke. No vote yet.
Verbatim Quotes
- “As a Jewish lawmaker, the use of this phrase ‘final solution’ is especially disturbing,” — Rep. Jessica Grill, D-Manchester
- “I did not know Representative Grill is Jewish,” — Rep. Travis Corcoran
- “We cannot ask Granite Staters to hold us in high regard if we do not hold ourselves accountable.” — Rep. Bill Boyd, R-Merrimack
What’s Next
The Legislative Administration Committee will issue a recommendation on whether to reprimand or expel Corcoran. Full House will vote on that recommendation in a session, marking first disciplinary action considered by the committee since 2017.
