Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday. The governor's office is an open seat for the first time since 2016...

Kelly Ayotte wins Republican nomination for governor in New Hampshire primary election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kelly Ayotte wins Republican nomination for governor in New Hampshire primary election.

New Hampshire Democratic candidates for governor target Republican Kelly Ayotte in final debate

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Kelly Ayotte wasn’t on the debate stage Friday, but New Hampshire’s Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls mentioned her by name at least a dozen times. Though six Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination in Tuesday’s primary, Ayotte has led in...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Hampshire is among the smallest states in the country, but its state primaries on Tuesday have enough intrigue to fill a much larger state. The New England state has an independent streak that makes it hard to categorize as red or blue. While it has voted for...

New Hampshire GOP gubernatorial hopefuls debate a week ahead of primary

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A question about reducing anger and division in politics sparked one of the harshest exchanges of the night Tuesday when candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor met for a debate. Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former state Senate president...