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Steinhauser, P., & DiMella, A. (2026, November 4). GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-governor-defies-dem-enthusiasm-tough-political-climate-win-reelection-key-swing-state
Steinhauser, Paul, and Ashley DiMella. “GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state.” Fox News, 4 Nov. 2026, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-governor-defies-dem-enthusiasm-tough-political-climate-win-reelection-key-swing-state.
Steinhauser, Paul, and Ashley DiMella. “GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state.” Fox News, November 4, 2026. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-governor-defies-dem-enthusiasm-tough-political-climate-win-reelection-key-swing-state.
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Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte won re-election for a second term as governor of New Hampshire on November 4, 2026, despite facing tough political headwinds for her party nationally and high Democratic enthusiasm. She defeated Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington with 51.1% of the vote to Warmington's 47.3%, according to The Fox News Decision Desk and the Washington Examiner. Ayotte was first elected in 2024, succeeding Republican Governor Chris Sununu. New Hampshire, along with Vermont, is one of only two states that elect governors every two years. Ayotte highlighted affordable housing as her state's most pressing economic challenge and pointed to new laws on accessory dwelling units and permitting to help address the issue. Warmington, a healthcare attorney and former member of New Hampshire’s five-member elected executive council, faced scrutiny over her past work with pharmaceutical companies during the campaign.