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Rep. Renny Cushing (D-Hampton) announced Wednesday he is taking a temporary medical leave of absence from his legislative duties as N.H. House Minority Leader. (COURTESY PHOTO)

CONCORD — On Wednesday, during a House Democratic Caucus meeting, House Democratic Leader Renny Cushing (D-Hampton), announced through a letter read by his daughter Marie, a temporary medical leave of absence as he continues his battle with stage four prostate cancer.

In his announcement, Rep. Cushing informed the Democratic Caucus that Deputy Democratic Leader David Cote (D-Nashua) will be assuming Democratic Leader duties. Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D-Concord) will step in as the caucus’ Deputy Democratic Leader. The remainder of the established leadership team will remain unchanged.

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