GOVERNOR • Winner: Kelly Ayotte (Republican) of Nashua was elected as the 83rd Governor of New Hampshire, defeating Joyce Craig (Democrat) of Manchester. Ayotte, supported by NHADA MVPAC and the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry, previously served as Attorney General (2004-2009) and U.S. Senator (2011-2017). • Results: Kelly Ayotte received 436,122 votes (53.7%), defeating Joyce Craig (Democrat), who garnered 360,149 votes (44.3%), and Stephen Villee (Libertarian), who received 16,202 votes (2%). EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RACE HIGHLIGHTS NHADA MVPAC supported both candidates. District 2 • Winner/Results: Karen Liot Hill (Democrat) of Lebanon, won with 55.2% over Kim Strathdee (Republican) of Plymouth. Hill previously served 19 years as a city councilor and was mayor from 2008-2009. District 4 • Winner/Results: John Stephen (Republican) of Manchester secured victory with 53.8% over Jim O’Connell (Democrat) of Manchester. Stephen formerly served as Commissioner of the NH Department of Health & Human Services (2003-2007). STATE SENATE HIGHLIGHTS District 1 David Rochefort, a Republican from Littleton, defeated Democrat Rusty Talbot of Sugar Hill with 56.9% of the vote. This race was open following the decision of incumbent Republican Senator Carrie Gendreau of Littleton not to seek re-election. NHADA MVPAC supported Rochefort. District 3 Mark McConkey, a Republican from Freedom, won against Democrat Bill Marsh of Brookfield with 56.7% of the vote. This was an open race due to incumbent Republican Senate President Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro not seeking re-election. McConkey previously served in the House as Chair of Public Works and Highways. NHADA MVPAC supported McConkey. District 11 — Upset Tim McGough, a Republican from Merrimack, defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Shannon Chandley of Amherst, securing 50.9% of the vote. District 15 Democrat Tara Reardon of Concord won against Republican Pamela Ean of Concord with 63% of the vote. This seat was open after incumbent Democratic Senator Becky Whitley of Hopkinton vacated it to pursue a congressional bid in the Second District, later dropping out before the Democratic primary. NHADA MVPAC supported Reardon. District 18 — Upset Victoria Sullivan, a Republican from Manchester, defeated Democratic Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy with 51.5% of the vote. Sullivan had previously run for Mayor of Manchester, losing to Joyce Craig in both 2019 and 2021. District 20 Democrat Pat Long from Manchester defeated Republican Brittany Ping, securing 56.1% of the vote. This race was open due to the retirement of incumbent Democratic Senator Lou D’Alessandro, the Dean of the Senate. NHADA MVPAC supported Long. Like many other elections alike, the NHADA MVPAC played a supportive role in many of the state races above, backing candidates who align with their interests. As you’ve heard us say for many years, “We support those who support us.” 5
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