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Governor of New Hampshire

Kelly Ayotte

Republican · New Hampshire

83rd Governor of New Hampshire, in office since January 2025. Former U.S. Senator (2011–2017) and New Hampshire Attorney General. Defeated Democrat Joyce Craig in 2024. Previously declined to endorse Trump in 2016. Focus on fiscal responsibility and public safety.

Record

Moderate Republican governor with strong fiscal conservatism and pragmatic approach to social issues. Former Senator and AG brings legal expertise to governorship. Focus on New Hampshire's 'Live Free or Die' economic identity and public safety.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

  • NH SB 295 — Universal Education Freedom Account Expansion (Signed into law, Jun 10, 2025)
    Removes the income-eligibility cap from the New Hampshire Education Freedom Account program, opening the voucher-like program to families of all income levels; caps enrollment at 10,000 students in the first expansion year, with up to 25% annual growth tied to demand.
  • NH HB 10 — Parental Bill of Rights (Signed into law, Jun 10, 2025)
    Codifies parental rights, adds school notification requirements regarding children's education, and creates a private right of action for parents to sue schools that withhold required information.

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