SALEM, N.H. (AP) – A state representative was arraigned Monday on charges that he hit an election official.

Christopher Doyle, a Windham Republican, is accused of pushing Gail Webster, 61, as Town Meeting ballots were being counted March 8.

In court documents, Webster says she heard Doyle’s father arguing with Selectman Bruce Breton and blaming him for his son’s failure to win re-election to the town board. Webster says she was looking for a police officer to stop the argument when Doyle punched her in the chest.

Doyle, 26, was arrested last month and charged with felony assault

Doyle didn’t enter a plea Monday at Salem District Court. Another hearing was scheduled for April 27.

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MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) – A marine electronics company is moving its U.S. headquarters from Nashua to Merrimack.

Raymarine develops and manufactures electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets.

Its products include radar, navigation aids and communications systems.

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) – Police have arrested a man they say is responsible for vandalizing at least 22 cars parked downtown during the weekend.

David Lavalliere, 25, of Hooksett, has been charged with criminal mischief.

Police said each of the damaged vehicles had at least one tire slashed.

Authorities said Lavalliere was arrested soon after a resident spotted him and called police.