← Back to news
September 8, 2026
Cinde Warmington Secures Democratic Nomination for Governor Against Kelly Ayotte
- Cinde Warmington won the Democratic primary unopposed and will challenge Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte in the general election on November 3.
- Warmington's past association with Purdue Pharma, known for its role in the opioid crisis, has drawn criticism from opponents, including the Republican Governors Association.
- In her campaign, Warmington emphasizes affordability issues and positions herself as a counter to rising living costs in New Hampshire.
Read the news this way every day.
Concur organizes political reporting into clear stories and shows the sources behind each one.
Free. No ads.
5 Sources
- Live results: Ayotte seeks second term as New Hampshire governor in GOP primarySep 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington to face off for New Hampshire governorshipSep 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM · NBC
- Ayotte to face off against Warmington for New Hampshire governorSep 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM · The Hill
- Incumbent GOP governor rolls to primary victory after keeping Trump at a distanceSep 9, 2026 at 12:14 AM · Fox News
- Ex-Dem lobbyist for company that promoted addictive opioid clears key gubernatorial hurdleSep 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM · Fox News