Incumbent GOP governor rolls to primary victory after keeping Trump at a distance

Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte secured her party’s nomination for a second term, easily defeating primary challengers. She will now face Democratic nominee Cinde Warmington, who ran unopposed, in the general election. Ayotte’s first term saw her enact policies like restricting student cellphone use and rolling back bail reform, while facing criticism for state budget cuts.

• Governor Kelly Ayotte won the Republican primary for her second term.
• She will face Democrat Cinde Warmington in the general election.
• Ayotte previously served as New Hampshire’s attorney general and a U.S. Senator.
• Key policies from Ayotte’s first term include bail reform rollback and restricting student cellphone use.
• Warmington previously served on New Hampshire’s Executive Council and has criticized Ayotte’s stance on President Trump.