Governor · New Hampshire

Incumbent: Kelly Ayotte (Republican) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Independent Jon Kiper is not on the ballot: he failed to gather the required signatures and ended his campaign (NHPR, Aug 6, 2026). Libertarian Stephen Villee qualified by nomination papers. Sources: NHPR, Aug 6, 2026 · New Hampshire Bulletin, Aug 7, 2026

Kelly Ayotte

Republican · Incumbent

Incumbent governor (2025–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: newhampshirebulletin.com

Cinde Warmington

Democratic

Former New Hampshire Executive Councilor (2021–2025) and candidate for governor in 2024.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: wmur.com

Stephen Villee

Libertarian

Stephen Villee was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a high school diploma from St.

Background via Ballotpedia (first sentence of its biography)

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Where they stand: Ayotte vs. Warmington

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Education
Ayotte

Education

As reported (not a direct quote): Announced a Community College Promise proposal covering remaining tuition for eligible students with family incomes up to $100,000.

Via Six State Signal, Oct 16, 2026
Warmington

Kelly Ayotte refuses to fight for Granite Staters.

Cinde will take on Kelly Ayotte, stand up to Donald Trump, and fight for the people of New Hampshire. As Governor, Cinde will repeal Kelly Ayotte’s private school vouchers scheme that’s hurting public schools and driving up property taxes. She’ll stand up to Trump when he jacks up health care costs and tariffs. And, she’ll say no to ICE’s human warehouse in Merrimack or anywhere else. Cinde will work for our small …
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Cinde's Priorities

Cinde Warmington believes every Granite Stater should be able to put a roof over their heads, feed their kids, give them a great education, and retire with dignity. That's not a radical idea. It's what was once possible, and what we've been watching disappear — year by year, cut by cut, for decades.
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Energy & environment
Ayotte

Housing / energy

As reported (not a direct quote): Her campaign record page emphasizes new housing laws, education funding, childcare scholarships and efforts to lower electricity costs.

Via Six State Signal, Oct 16, 2026
Warmington

big tech & energy

New Hampshire still has no guardrails for large-scale data centers. None. No legal definition. No local control. No grid accountability. No noise standards. Not one law on the books to make any developer answer for what they propose to take. Towns like Nottingham are fighting 40-acre facilities that would draw 5 million gallons of water a day — and they have no legal tools to protect themselves.
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THE GRANITE STATE DATA CENTER BILL OF RIGHTS

Electricity rates have already climbed 15% this past year. Massive data centers hit your bill two ways — expensive grid upgrades that get passed to you, and energy consumption that drives up prices for every household on the grid. Cinde will make sure data centers pay their fair share and cover both. And before any permit is issued, utilities must certify the grid can handle the load.
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Taxes & spending
Ayotte

Taxes

As reported (not a direct quote): Opposes a broad-based sales or income tax.

Via Six State Signal, Oct 16, 2026
WarmingtonNo public position found
Jobs, wages & cost of living
AyotteNo public position foundWarmington

FIGHTING FOR A MORE AFFORDABLE FUTURE FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE’S WORKING FAMILIES

The prices of groceries, housing, electricity and property taxes are crushing New Hampshire families, and Kelly Ayotte is making it worse. Kelly Ayotte’s private school vouchers scheme takes your tax dollars and gives them to the richest people in our state.
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Economy

Trump's illegal and reckless war in Iran has driven our gas prices through the roof, while Kelly Ayotte has been silent. Cinde Warmington is ready to give Granite Staters relief. As Governor, Cinde will temporarily suspend the state gas tax, giving New Hampshire drivers immediate relief.
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Elections, ethics & government
AyotteNo public position foundWarmington

TRUMP

Governors are the last line of defense against Donald Trump’s chaos, costs, and corruption. But while governors across the country are fighting back, Kelly Ayotte has put Donald Trump first — and you last. The result is higher grocery prices, cuts to funding, and more costs for New Hampshire families.
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Other candidates on the ballot

Stephen Villee (Libertarian)

No public position found

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Official voting records

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No congressional voting record for: Kelly Ayotte, Cinde Warmington, Stephen Villee. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.