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New Hampshire · 2026 United States general election · November 3

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Kelly Ayotte Republican · Incumbent Kelly Ayotte is the incumbent Republican Governor of New Hampshire, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Cinde Warmington Democratic Democratic nominee for New Hampshire Governor; former Executive Councilor and health care attorney Full profile → Stephen Villee Libertarian Libertarian candidate for New Hampshire Governor in 2026; software engineer and Harvard mathematics graduate Full profile →
Jon Kiper Independent An independent candidate who ended his gubernatorial bid on August 6, 2026 after failing to collect the required 3,000 signatures to make the ballot. Withdrew

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IssueKelly Ayotte
Republican
Cinde Warmington
Democratic
Stephen Villee
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports low-tax, business-friendly growth and reduced state spending Supports suspending gas tax; opposes income/sales tax; wants affordable economy Against income tax; open to lower business taxes with spending cuts
HousingSupports removing zoning barriers and boosting housing supply Supports state investment in affordable housing; limits on private equity Supports removing zoning barriers; opposes government housing mandates
Health careSupports preserving Medicaid and expanding rural health access Supports more affordable healthcare; opposes Medicaid cost increases Opposes government-mandated healthcare; supports legalizing psilocybin
ImmigrationSupports banning sanctuary cities and local-federal immigration cooperation Opposes ICE detention facility in New Hampshire no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes further abortion restrictions beyond current NH law Supports repealing NH's 24-week abortion ban; supports abortion access Neutral on abortion; supports rape exception to any ban
EducationSupports education freedom accounts while defending public schools Opposes private school vouchers; supports public school funding Wants to eliminate public school funding long-term; currently undecided
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy, champions nuclear power Supports clean energy economy, opposes fossil fuel expansion Supports nuclear power; undecided on expanding net metering
Crime & public safetySupports stricter bail rules and stronger victim protections Opposes the death penalty no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes any income or sales tax; signed no-new-taxes budget Opposes sales/income tax; supports temporary gas tax suspension Opposes income and dividends taxes; favors spending cuts over new taxes
Gunsno sourced position Supports assault weapons ban and gun-safety restrictions Opposes stricter gun control laws
Democracy & electionsSupports stricter voter ID requirements Concerned about DNC primary calendar; supports court accountability Supports approval voting; supports proof of citizenship for voter registration
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes foreign adversary business, land purchases in NH Opposes Trump tariffs on Canada Supports Defend the Guard; seeks peaceful secession from the U.S.

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