Kelly Ayotte Enters Race for New Hampshire Governor

Former Senator Kelly Ayotte has announced her bid for governor of New Hampshire, joining a crowded field of candidates vying to succeed Chris Sununu. Ayotte, who lost her Senate reelection bid in 2016, aims to prevent New Hampshire from becoming like Massachusetts and promises to keep the state safe, prosperous, and free. In the GOP primary, she will face competition from former state Senate President Chuck Morse. The race presents an opportunity for Democrats to regain control of the governorship, with Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington and outgoing Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig vying for the party nomination. Ayotte has a long history in New Hampshire Republican politics, serving as state attorney general and winning her Senate seat in 2010.