Ayotte and Warmington set for New Hampshire governor race
By The BriefBrief
NBC News projects that Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington will face off for the New Hampshire governorship. Warmington ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ayotte faced nominal opposition before winning her primary.
WHO:Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warmington
WHAT:NBC News projects the two candidates who will face off in the New Hampshire governor race.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:New Hampshire
WHY:The projected matchup follows each candidate’s outcome in their respective party primaries.
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