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OAN Staff Taylor Tinsley
11:00 PM – Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Kelly Ayotte has won New Hampshire’s Gubernatorial race.
Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte went head-to-head against Democrat challenger Joyce Craig in the battleground state’s race for governor.
Incumbent Governor Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) did not throw his hat in the ring for re-election.
Ayotte was a member of the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2017. She also made history as the state’s first female Attorney General from 2004 to 2009.
Before serving as attorney general, Kelly was a murder prosecutor, and brought many criminals and killers to justice.
“New Hampshire is one election away from turning into Massachusetts. We need a tough conservative Governor who will keep us safe, prosperous and free,” Ayotte said.
Ayotte’s values centered around stopping illegal immigration and the fentanyl crisis, lowering energy costs, supporting veterans and law enforcement, and more.
Craig was elected mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire from 2018 to 2024, which also carries the position of Chair of the Board of School Committee for Manchester’s public schools.
The Democrat said she’s running for governor to strengthen communities and create opportunities for everyone to succeed.
According to Craig’s campaign website, “as Mayor of Manchester, Joyce created thousands of good-paying jobs, worked with law enforcement to reduce violent crime by nearly 40%, and delivered thousands of housing units to the city.”
Craig’s issues surrounded lowering costs and supporting working families, tackling the housing crisis, reproductive rights, strengthening public education and more.
At the time of this report, Ayotte won with 52.4% of the vote compared to Craig’s 45.7%
72% of the expected votes have been counted.
All results are based on information provided by Reuters.