Former New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, announced her bid on Monday for the governor’s mansion in 2024.
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) announced last week that he doesn’t plan to seek reelection in the state despite having one of the highest approval ratings among governors.
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Ayotte, 55, tweeted, “I am running for Governor because I fear that we are one election away from turning into Massachusetts. Together, we will ensure that we keep New Hampshire safe, prosperous and free.”
We’re in!
I am running for Governor because I fear that we are one election away from turning into Massachusetts. Together, we will ensure that we keep New Hampshire safe, prosperous and free. #nhpolitics #nhgov pic.twitter.com/EIngXiQ0wF
— Kelly Ayotte (@KellyAyotte) July 24, 2023
The New Hampshire Republican served as a senator for the state from 2011 to 2017, when she lost her bid for reelection to Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
Former state Senate President Chuck Morse has also launched a bid for governor in the state as a Republican.
Democrats Joyce Craig, the mayor of Manchester, and Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington have also revealed their candidacy.
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In her announcement, Ayotte reportedly revealed a list of endorsements, including those from former New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg, former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown, former New Hampshire Gov. Craig Benson, New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, and Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan.
New Hampshire is rated as a “toss-up” by the Cook Political Report.
