KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) State Rep. Dylan Germana has resigned from the New Hampshire House of Representatives, citing difficulty balancing increasing work demands with public service, following questions raised by the Attorney General’s Office about whether he still met residency requirements for his seat.

Germana, 22, a first-term Democrat representing Keene’s Ward 1, submitted his resignation Friday. The move came one day after the Attorney General’s Office notified House leadership that it had received a complaint suggesting Germana may no longer reside within his legislative district.

In a letter dated Jan. 29, Associate Attorney General Matthew T. Broadhead wrote that investigators had found “credible information” indicating Germana may be living in an apartment in Dover. Under state law, members of the House must reside in the district they represent.

Germana said in a written statement issued Monday that Keene remains his permanent home, where he has lived since early childhood. He acknowledged renting an apartment in Dover, explaining that the arrangement was made after a promotion at work that required frequent travel throughout New Hampshire and into Maine.

According to Germana, the pace of his job — which involves extensive driving and more than 50 hours of work per week — made it increasingly difficult to fulfill legislative duties. He said that challenge ultimately led to his decision to resign.

“I cannot balance my work responsibilities with my public service right now,” Germana wrote, adding that he hopes to return to public office in the future if circumstances allow.

Germana was elected to the House in November 2024 and was among the youngest lawmakers in the Legislature. In addition to his role at the State House, he serves on the Keene School Board, a position that also requires local residency. Germana said the school board has reviewed his situation and is comfortable with his continued service.

A lifelong Keene resident, Germana attended local public schools and participated in youth sports, including playing on three state championship-winning Keene Cal Ripken All-Star baseball teams.

His father, Nicholas Germana, is also a Democratic state representative.

With Germana’s departure, the House now includes six vacant seats. His seat will be filled in the November general election, according to the House clerk’s office.