LaFrance Has NPD Endorsement

Longtime county prosecutor Patricia LaFrance, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for Hillsborough County Attorney. She will challenge incumbent Dennis Hogan, a Republican.

LaFrance announced July 1 that her campaign has received two important endorsements – from the Nashua Police Patrolman’s Association and the Nashua Police Supervisor’s Union. These two unions are comprised of over 145 sworn patrol officers, detectives and supervisors.

In their endorsement, the Nashua Police Supervisor’s Union stated, “Our members … have worked closely with Attorney LaFrance over the past eight years as she prosecuted cases as an Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney …She is respected for her integrity, prosecutorial experience and leadership skills. Patti has become known as a fighter who is dedicated to protecting victim’s rights. We have complete confidence she is the best choice for this important office.”

LaFrance has been a felony prosecutor since 2001 and an Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney working in the Nashua office since 2004. She was promoted to First Assistant in February 2011; balancing managerial duties with an active caseload including major felony cases such as Attempted Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault and First Degree Assault. LaFrance has convicted dozens of dangerous criminals, including serial rapists, child molesters and domestic violence abusers. She currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the , which oversees all Child Advocacy Centers in the State.

“I am running for Hillsborough County Attorney because the citizens of Hillsborough County deserve an experienced, dedicated prosecutor who believes in the office and the important work it does. They deserve a strong advocate for victims of crime and a person with a demonstrated ability in working with police departments,” LaFrance said.

You can find more about LaFrance at her campaign website, lafrance2012.com