Kelly Ayotte, the Republican former U.S. Senator, has been elected as New Hampshire’s next governor after a decisive victory over Democratic rival Joyce Craig. With a campaign centred on economic continuity and a robust stance against progressive policies, Ayotte secured 51.8% of the vote against Craig’s 46.1%, as announced by the Associated Press. A notable aspect of Ayotte’s platform was her commitment to enhancing law enforcement resources to tackle the opioid crisis, a persistent issue in the state. She aims to keep the low-tax policies introduced by Governor Chris Sununu and put more focus on border security. Despite Craig’s efforts to win support in Democratic-leaning areas by highlighting her achievements as Manchester’s mayor, Ayotte’s stronghold in rural regions proved decisive.

Kelly Ayotte’s win in New Hampshire shows that voters are leaning towards conservative leadership. Her victory highlights the importance of tackling issues like the opioid crisis and border security.

Source: Seacoastonline