Bizarre Financial Disclosure of Maggie Goodlander Raises Questions in NH Democratic Primary

Bizarre Financial Disclosure Details from Maggie Goodlander

Maggie Goodlander, a candidate in the increasingly tense Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Annie Kuster’s (D-N.H.) seat, filed a personal financial disclosure that has raised questions over the actual value of sizable assets she holds. Goodlander, a former Justice Department official under President Biden who’s married to national security adviser Jake Sullivan, is running to fill Kuster’s seat in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, a Democratic-leaning area that went for Biden by 9 points in 2020.

Expert Opinions on the Disclosure

The questions surrounding Goodlander’s recent personal financial disclosure, filed on Aug. 12, have puzzled experts because it lists multiple easily verifiable assets as “undetermined,” including checking, retirement and investment accounts; treasury notes; cash bonds; and several properties or pieces of land, even those currently for sale.

• Danielle Caputo, from the Campaign Legal Center, remarked that the documentation's peculiarities were unusually concerning.
• Goodlander’s assets also failed to break out the underlying values of certain retirement accounts, as required.

The Political Context

With the primary approaching on Sept. 10, controversies surrounding her finances could significantly influence voter perceptions. Goodlander not only has the backing of notable public figures but is also facing fierce competition from Colin Van Ostern, supported by Kuster.