Kelly Ayotte Makes Final Push in Tight New Hampshire Governor’s Race

Kelly Ayotte, the Republican candidate for governor of New Hampshire, has been making a final and intense push to secure votes ahead of the general election. On Monday, Ayotte visited the Red Arrow Diner in both Concord and Manchester, where she was joined by Governor Chris Sununu in a campaign stop aimed at connecting with local voters.

Ayotte is currently leading her Democratic opponent, Joyce Craig, by 4 points according to the latest polls. However, the race remains highly contested, with both candidates and their supporters making last-minute efforts to sway undecided voters.

In a significant development, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey campaigned for Joyce Craig in Manchester, emphasizing the importance of protecting reproductive rights and painting Ayotte as a “Trump Republican” opposed to abortion. Healey’s remarks highlighted the divisive issues at play in the election, particularly the debate over women’s healthcare and freedom.

Despite the polling lead, Republicans remain optimistic about their chances, focusing on what they term “kitchen table” issues such as gas prices, education, and transportation. New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chair Chris Ager and other GOP candidates are courting undecided voters by linking these issues to the Biden-Harris administration.

The election has drawn national attention due to its close margin and the broader implications for the political landscape. New Hampshire’s status as a same-day registration state means that anyone not yet registered can still vote by registering at the polls on Election Day.