Kelly Ayotte Wins NH GOP Primary

Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig have won their respective Republican and Democratic primaries for the New Hampshire gubernatorial race. Ayotte, who enjoyed a significant lead in polls and the endorsement of outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu, decisively defeated former state Senate President Chuck Morse. Craig narrowly triumphed over Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington in a more contentious Democratic primary. The general election, rated a 'toss-up' by the Cook Political Report, will focus on key issues such as reproductive rights, housing costs, and the opioid crisis. Both candidates are vying to succeed Sununu, who opted not to run for a fifth term, making this a critical and competitive race in the battleground state.