Officeholder

Kelly Ayotte

Governor of New Hampshire

Republican

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National Governors Association Updated Sep 23, 2026, 6:16 AM ET

Campaign contact

Mailing address: P.O. Box 4723, Manchester, NH 03108

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Running in 2026

Republican

Governor of New Hampshire (General)

New Hampshire statewide general election · November 3, 2026 · On the ballot

Facing Stephen Villee (Libertarian) and Cinde Warmington (Democratic)

Incumbent

92.2%57,227 votes · Republican primary (advanced)

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Office or candidacy: Governor of New Hampshire

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Public statements

Public statement by Kelly Ayotte

@KellyAyotte · Oct 6, 2026, 1:51 PM ET

Michael Addison should face the death penalty for murdering Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs in cold blood nearly 20 years ago. Addison’s sentence was handed down fairly and in accordance with the law by a jury of his peers, and today’s ruling by the New Hampshire

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Earlier public statements

@KellyAyotte · Oct 5, 2026, 8:58 PM ET
Now THAT is a catch! 🎣 Congratulations to Brandon McGirl and Capt. Jamie Savage of Savage Charters NH! https://t.co/7ZmLTCIj9c
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@KellyAyotte · Oct 5, 2026, 11:28 AM ET
Last year, I signed a law to create the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee so we can learn from past tragedies and strengthen protections for victims. I thank Attorney General Formella and Committee members for the time, effort, and care that went into their first https://t.co/9kLraYZoqQ
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@KellyAyotte · Oct 4, 2026, 6:12 PM ET
Thank you to Senator Howard Pearl and his wife Heather for a great Octoberfest yesterday! 🍁🎃 https://t.co/uNujnFsIuR
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@KellyAyotte · Oct 4, 2026, 1:54 PM ET
Honored to join Chief Buxton and members of the Nashua Fire Department at a memorial ceremony for our city’s fallen firefighters this morning. We will never forget their service and sacrifice. https://t.co/h43EkFqt4I

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