The recent disclosures of private GOP-Signal messages attributed to State Representative Kristin Noble, in which she appears to advocate for segregated schools, including remarks such as Republicans could add “fun stuff” “when we have segregated schools” and “imagine the scores though if we had schools for them and some for us” are utterly unacceptable from any public official.
They are especially disqualifying coming from the Chair of the House Education Policy & Administration Committee.
These comments stand in direct opposition to the values of equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity that should guide our public schools and our state. In New Hampshire, this is a bridge too far. We cannot, and must not, allow anyone who expresses support for any kind of segregation to shape education policy for our children.
What makes this even more alarming is that Rep. Noble doubled down when confronted. There has been no meaningful accountability. No consequences. And silence from GOP leadership.
This is not an isolated incident, it is part of a clear and disturbing pattern. The New Hampshire GOP has repeatedly demonstrated hostility toward public education and a willingness to undermine it. Taken together, these actions suggest they no longer believe in public education as a shared public good.
When rhetoric like this is tolerated, especially in leadership, it corrodes public trust, harms communities, and undermines our state’s commitment to fairness and equal opportunity.
Accountability starts now:
- Rep. Kristin Noble must immediately resign as Chair of the House Education Policy & Administration Committee.
- House majority leadership must remove her from all leadership roles for poor judgement and breach of public trust.
- The Speaker must not excuse Legislators implicated in racist or discriminatory rhetoric from a formal ethics review.
- Segregation, in word, deed, or in policy, must never be normalized in New Hampshire.
Public office carries an obligation to serve all residents with dignity and respect. The statements from Rep. Noble are a betrayal of that obligation and an erosion of the democratic values that bind our communities together.
Education policy should be rooted in expanding opportunity, not resurrecting the worst practices of our past. Anything less is a betrayal of New Hampshire’s children and families.
Take Action Now
- Email Speaker Sherman Packard and demand accountability and a clear commitment to public education:
Email: sherman.packard@gc.nh.gov
Phone: 603.271.3661 - Support change at the ballot box - consider donating to the Bedford Democratic candidates opposing Noble and the other GOP on the Bedford slate.
Any funds received will be used to support all 7 Democratic candidates against Noble and the other Bedford GOP State Reps. Bedford has an active committee and robustly engages in voter outreach on behalf of all their Democratic candidates.
Here's the Bedford Dems donation link on ActBlue:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bedford2026
Checks may also be sent to:
Bedford Democratic Committee
PO Box 10334
Bedford NH 03110
Segregation is never acceptable. This moment demands moral clarity and action.
In solidarity,
Wendy E. N Thomas
New Hampshire State Representative
Friends of Democracy NH
NH House Progressive Caucus