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New Hampshire polling station incident involves assault on activist
An 18-year-old Turning Point Action volunteer was verbally and physically assaulted at a polling location in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Tuesday. Video footage shared by Turning Point Action on X shows an elderly man yelling and cursing at the volunteer before slapping him across the face with the back of his hand.
The incident occurred at Woodland Heights School in Ward 5, according to the Belknap County Republican Committee and Laconia Mayor Mike Bordes. The Belknap County Republican Committee stated that police were called and are actively investigating the matter.
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Belknap County Republican Committee · Laconia · Mike Bordes · Turning Point Action · Woodland Heights School
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- [● 3 SOURCES] An elderly man slapped the volunteer in the face with the back of his hand. thelibertydaily.com · www.wnd.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police were called and are actively investigating the incident. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The incident took place at Woodland Heights School in Laconia. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Laconia Mayor Mike Bordes confirmed the incident occurred in Ward 5 of Laconia. nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] An 18-year-old Turning Point Action volunteer was assaulted at a polling station in New Hampshire on Tuesday. thelibertydaily.com · www.wnd.com · nypost.com