Ayotte, New Hampshire

A record 13 women will be governors in 2025 after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire’s governor means 13 women will serve as a state’s chief executive next year, breaking the record of 12 set after the 2022 elections. Governors hold powerful sway in American politics,
Kelly Ayotte defeats Joyce Craig in New Hampshire governor's race, CBS News projects
Ayotte or Craig will replace Republican Chris Sununu, who announced last year that he would not be seeking reelection. Sununu has been in office since 2016, serving four two-year terms. Before announcing he would not seek reelection, Sununu considered becoming a candidate for president, but he eventually decided not to run.
Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, Is Elected Governor of New Hampshire
Ms. Ayotte entered the race with greater name recognition than the Democrat, Joyce Craig, and was seen as a natural successor to Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican.
Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor's race
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has won the New Hampshire governor’s race over former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig.
Kelly Ayotte will be next governor of New Hampshire
Republican Kelly Ayotte has declared victory in the race for New Hampshire governor, and her Democratic opponent Joyce Craig has conceded. With 56% of precincts reporting, Ayotte was leading Craig 51% to 46%.
New Hampshire's governor's race pits ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte against ex-Mayor Joyce Craig
Democratic former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig faces Republican former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte in Tuesday’s election to replace Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who declined to seek a fifth two-year term
Republican Kelly Ayotte projected to win New Hampshire governor race
Republican Kelly Ayotte won the New Hampshire governor's race on Tuesday, Edison Research projected, defeating Democrat Joyce Craig in one of the nation's only closely fought gubernatorial contests.
Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor's race
Kelly Ayotte has won the New Hampshire governor’s race, NBC News projects, defeating Democrat Joyce Craig to keep the seat in Republican hands.Ayotte will succeed Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who declined to run for a fifth two-year term.
A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S GOVERNOR’S RACE HAS HELPED SET A NEW RECORD FOR THE NUMBER OF WOMEN SERVING AS GOVERNORS. AT THE SAME TIME IN THE UNITED STATES. GOVERNOR ELECT KELLY AYOTTE PUSHED THE NUMBER ...
Record 13 women will be governors in US next year
Governors hold powerful sway in American politics, shaping state policy and often using the experience and profile gained to launch campaigns for higher offices. "It matters to have women in those roles to normalize the image of women in political leadership and even more specifically in executive leadership,
Gov.-Elect Kelly Ayotte names transition co-chairs
Gov.-Elect Kelly Ayotte on Monday named Hillsborough County Sheriff Christopher Connelly and Bedford businessman Andy Crews to lead her transition team.
Republican Kelly Ayotte will win New Hampshire governor’s race in political comeback, CNN projects
Republican former Sen. Kelly Ayotte will win the New Hampshire governor’s race, CNN projects, completing a political comeback ...
Joyce Craig concedes, Kelly Ayotte to win New Hampshire governor’s race
SALEM, N.H. — Republican Kelly Ayotte, who campaigned on promises to prevent her state from becoming more like ...