Republican Kelly Ayotte has won the New Hampshire governor's race, defeating Democrat Joyce Craig. Ayotte, a former U.S. Senator, will keep the governor's office under Republican control, succeeding Chris Sununu, who did not seek reelection for a fifth term. The victory was confirmed by multiple sources, including Fox News and Decision Desk HQ. Joyce Craig has conceded the race to Ayotte. The election took place on Tuesday, marking a significant win for Republicans in New England.