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Pappas, who considers himself a pragmatic voice in Washington, touted his support from women, veterans and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce during the campaign. He made abortion rights a top issue, calling Prescott “radically out of step” and accusing him of distrusting women to make health care decisions.

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See live updates of New Hampshire election results from the 2024 election, including Senate and House races, state elections and ballot initiatives.

Republican Kelly Ayotte won the New Hampshire governor's race on Tuesday, Edison Research projected, defeating Democrat Joyce Craig in one of the nation's only closely fought gubernatorial contests.

According to totals reported by the Secretary of State's Office, about 65% of ballots supported the change, and about 34% of ballots opposed it.

New Hampshire obliterated its Election Day turnout record Tuesday, besting the previous mark by more than 20,000 ballots.

Kelly Ayotte was elected governor of New Hampshire on Tuesday, extending the GOP’s hold on the office by defeating former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig. The seat was open for the first time since 2016 after Republican Gov.

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023.

Ms. Ayotte entered the race with greater name recognition than the Democrat, Joyce Craig, and was seen as a natural successor to Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican.

Results for the 2024 New Hampshire State House Hillsborough District 5 general election. Find New Hampshire and national elections results at BostonGlobe.com.