Simpson says "Threats of murder cannot become something we accept"
Alexis SimpsonHouse Democratic Leader, New Hampshire House of Representatives
House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson said she contacted the State House's security office and the state Attorney General's office about the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's post, and condemned the rhetoric.
“We can disagree and debate, but no one should fear for their life because of their beliefs or their decision to serve the people of New Hampshire, ... Threats of murder cannot become something we accept, excuse or ignore.”
Reporting
Other statements by Alexis Simpson in this case
- Simpson calls on X to permanently ban the LPNH accountLater: Condemned
Where this statement fits
Was the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's 'assassination' post a threat of political violence?
On September 22, 2026, the official X account of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire posted that the party "openly support[s] the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire," adding that anyone unwilling to do so should vote Republican. InDepthNH.org attributed the post to party chair Jeremy Kauffman. The Boston Globe and Boston.com described it as deleted, while InDepthNH.org reported on September 23 that it remained live and that party chair Jeremy Kauffman said it had not been taken down. New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, state Democratic Party chairman Raymond Buckley, House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson, U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas and Maggie Goodlander, and Republican congressional candidate Lily Tang Williams condemned the post. The state Attorney General's office said it was aware of the post but would not comment further. The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's account separately said its posts are "completely legal," and after X temporarily suspended the account, Kauffman wrote that "patriots" should be able to "advocate for self-defense." It was the third time since 2024 that the party's account had posted about killing elected officials; the national Libertarian Party disaffiliated the state party in May 2026.
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Reports the post and collects same-week reactions from the state Attorney General's office, the Governor, and Democratic party and legislative leaders.
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The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's account had posted on September 22 that it openly supports the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire.
After the quotation
InDepthNH.org reported that Simpson said on Facebook she had reported the post to the Director of Security at the Legislature and to the Attorney General's office.
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The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
Relative to the fixed reference point, Simpson rejected the post as a threat that should never be accepted, excused or ignored, which condemns the conduct.
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- Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, Jeremy Kauffman
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