GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has been projected to win re-election as New Hampshire’s governor, defeating Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington. Ayotte, who previously served as state attorney general, highlighted affordable housing as a key issue, while Warmington focused on the cost of living and proposed suspending the state’s gas tax. Ayotte’s campaign attacked Warmington’s past work as a lobbyist for Purdue Pharma.

• Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has been projected to win re-election in New Hampshire.
• She defeated Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington.
• Ayotte highlighted affordable housing as a pressing economic challenge.
• Warmington focused on the cost of living and proposed suspending the state gas tax.
• Ayotte’s campaign attacked Warmington’s past as a lobbyist for Purdue Pharma.