The town of Hudson is currently looking for a new Town Moderator, after the person recently elected to that post, Mark Edgington, resigned, Town Administrator Roy Sorenson confirmed last week.
Edgington, who was the only candidate to file for the position, had a successful campaign against an aggressive write-in candidate, Debra Stoddard. Edgington edged out Stoddard 1,317 to 1,233 in the March 2025 election.
According to a press release sent to the Hudson Times on Edgington behalf, it states, “Mark Edgington has officially resigned from his role as Town Moderator in Hudson, New Hampshire, as he prepares to relocate to Florida, returning to his hometown to support his 84-year-old mother, whose recent health needs require more hands-on care.”
Prior to the election, a number of questions were raised about Edgington’s past, including a second-degree murder conviction and his exact residence.
During the annual “Candidates Night” hosted by the Hudson Women’s Club, and recorded by Hudson Cable, Edgington submitted a letter to be read by the moderator.
In that letter he addressed the question of his address, saying, “There have been questions about my residency. I think this is fair. I travel domestically and internationally for work a great deal of the year. I don’t own a home in the U.S. and due to a career of some level of celebrity I had my fair share of stalkers. I will only share my residential address, the minimum necessary by law, and will not do so on public access TV. I would appreciate everyone’s help and not sharing my residential address unnecessarily. The issue of my residency is far greater than an unpaid and uncontested gig as in Hudson, New Hampshire. The IRS isn’t known to staff merciful people and giving them false information can result in fines and imprisonment.”
The letter ended with, “While I will remain very private about where I sleep, and where my family sleeps, I am confident in my residency.”
In the press release issued by his lawyer Eric Allen Kauk, Esq., LL.M. after winning the election, Edginton stated, “Serving as Town Moderator has been an honor.”
“I’m incredibly thankful for the people of Hudson-for the chance to give back and for the way so many welcomed me and gave me the opportunity to contribute,” the press release stated.
Over the weekend, in another press release titled: “Mark Edgington Resigns as Hudson Town Moderator, Announces Move to Florida” issued by his lawyer, it states the following. “Throughout his tenure, Edgington has been open about his past, consistently approaching public service with sincerity, accountability, and a strong commitment to personal responsibility. His work reflected his belief that earning redemption is not just something you talk about-it’s something you live through grounded, consistent action.”
“Mark’s difficult adolescence shaped this perspective. At 17, he made the mistake of trusting the wrong people-an error in judgment that led to a serious conviction and changed the course of his life,” the press release stated. “Since then, he has taken full responsibility for his past and has quietly dedicated himself to improving the lives of others. Behind the scenes, he has volunteered as a firefighter for an entire decade, personally raised funds to build a much-needed orphanage in rural Uganda and supported important scientific efforts surrounding coral reef restoration in Honduras.”
Also in the release, it states Edginton’s decision to resign, “has also been shaped by recent family needs. Edgington’s 84-year-old mother suffered a fall last week and now requires a higher level of daily care. As a devoted son, he is carefully considering how best to support her during this time.”
“Family has always come first for me,” Edginton said. “Right now, that means moving back to Florida so I can be there for my mom.”
The Town posted for an interim Town Moderator on its website:
“The Town of Hudson, N.H. is accepting applications for the position of Town Moderator. The Town Moderator is an elected official and this appointment is until the next annual Town Meeting in March 2026. Applicants must be a resident of the Town of Hudson. The Town Moderator shall preside at town meetings, and is the election official for the Town. The Moderator is appointed by the Supervisors of the Checklist. Position is open until filled. The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”
Those interested in the positions should “prepare a simple note/letter of interest or use the form linked below and deliver it to the: Hudson Town Hall,
ATTN: Town Administrator; RE: Town Moderator position; 12 School Street; Hudson, NH 03051.
