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Republican Kelly Ayotte wins reelection for governor in New Hampshire

Nov 3, 2026 | 11:44 PM

Republican Kelly Ayotte won election Wednesday as governor of New Hampshire, defeating Democrat Cinde Warmington. The state elects its governor every two years. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, was first elected governor in 2024. Warmington is a healthcare attorney. The Associated Press declared Ayotte the winner at 12:42 a.m. EST.

The Associated Press