Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte introduced Monday she's going to run for governor of New Hampshire, saying she doesn’t need the “Live Free or Die” state to show into its liberal neighbor.

Ms. Ayotte, a Republican who served one time period earlier than shedding a good contest in 2016, jumped into the race after Republican Gov. Chris Sununu mentioned he wouldn't run for a fifth two-year time period.

“I’m running for governor because New Hampshire is one election away from becoming Massachusetts — from becoming something we are not,” Ms. Ayotte, 55, mentioned. “What we have here is worth fighting for. Together, we will ensure that New Hampshire remains safe, prosperous, and free.”

Ms. Ayotte promised to not implement an revenue or gross sales tax and mentioned she would concentrate on decreasing power prices and “regulatory burdens” on residents and companies.

She additionally pledged to help the police and crack down on violent criminals and fentanyl sellers.

Ms. Ayotte served as state lawyer basic earlier than rising to nationwide prominence as a U.S. senator over the last decade. She misplaced by a small margin in 2016 to Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat.

Another Republican, former state Senate President Chuck Morse, mentioned he would run for governor after Mr. Sununu this month mentioned he would step down after his time period.

Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington have launched bids on the Democratic aspect.

The Cook Political Report, a key elections tracker, is score the election as a “toss-up” between the events.

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