Raymond Buckley is the chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, a position he has held since 2007. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Case
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's X account said it backs assassinating elected Democrats and that anyone unwilling should vote Republican instead. Officials from both parties condemned the post; the party called its statements legal, and its chair described them as self-defense.
Role at the time: Chairman, New Hampshire Democratic Party
Response to this claim
Openly calling for the assassination of elected Democrats is a disgusting glorification of political violence.
“Openly calling for the assassination of elected Democrats is a disgusting glorification of political violence”
Relative to the fixed reference point, Buckley directly denounced the post as a glorification of political violence, which condemns the conduct.
Statement dates: September 23, 2026
