Kelly Ayotte Wins New Hampshire Governor's Race in Pivotal Election

Republican Kelly Ayotte has won the New Hampshire governor's race, defeating Democrat Joyce Craig in a closely contested election.

Ayotte, a former U.S. Senator, will replace outgoing Republican Governor Chris Sununu, who chose not to seek reelection after four terms. This victory makes Ayotte the third woman to serve as governor of New Hampshire. The race was seen as a key political battle, with Ayotte vowing to maintain New Hampshire's distinct policies and resist comparisons to neighboring Massachusetts.

Craig has conceded the race, marking the end of a hard-fought campaign.