These results come shortly after another poll showed Ayotte with a slim lead in the “very competitive” contest to succeed outgoing Governor Chris Sununu

Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Joyce Craig have won their parties’ primaries for governor in New Hampshire, The Associated Press projects, setting up what’s expected to be a close November matchup in the Northeastern battleground state.

Former New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig are advancing to the general election to fill the open seat for the governor‘s mansion this November left vacant by outgoing Gov.

Both nominees have lost some popularity after the negativity of the primary, according to Saint Anselm pollsters.

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,

The race to replace retiring Gov. Chris Sununu is starting off close and will likely remain competitive," NH Institute of Politics leader says.

A new public opinion survey conducted after last week’s state primary in New Hampshire indicates former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte holding a small advantage over former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig in the race to succeed four-term Republican Gov.