Two Women Running in New Hampshire Race, a First in State History
2 months ago

Two Women Running in New Hampshire Race, a First in State History

Associated Press  

The New Hampshire gubernatorial race between Kelly Ayotte and Joyce Craig has become intensely personal due to the candidates' focus on abortion and reproductive rights. Ayotte's support for a federal abortion ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy and her role in protecting Justice Neil Gorsuch's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court have drawn criticism from Craig, who emphasizes her personal experiences with pregnancy and healthcare. The race is also notable for its high number of female candidates, with three women vying for the Democratic nomination and five women running as major party candidates in four states. The outcome of this race will have significant implications for reproductive rights in New Hampshire and beyond.

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A record number of 13 women set to serve as US governors, still an ‘underrepresentation’
1 month, 1 week ago

A record number of 13 women set to serve as US governors, still an ‘underrepresentation’

Hindustan Times  

With Kelly Ayotte’s win in New Hampshire, a record number of 13 women are now set to serve as governors in the US next year. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte, who faces Democrat Joyce Craig in the November 2024 election, listens to a question during a visit to a local concrete coating business, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. …

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

Associated Press  

The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire’s governor means 13 women will serve as a state’s chief executive next year, breaking the record of 12 set after the 2022 elections. “Thirteen out of 50 is still underrepresentation.” With two women vying for governor in New Hampshire, a new record for female governors was inevitable. “We would also fail …

A record 13 women will be governors next year — ‘still underrepresentation’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A record 13 women will be governors next year — ‘still underrepresentation’

LA Times  

Republican Kelly Ayotte, who won the governor’s race in New Hampshire, will be one of 13 women serving as a state’s chief executive next year. The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire’s governor means 13 women will serve as a state’s chief executive next year, breaking the record of 12 set after the 2022 elections. “We would also …

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor

NPR  

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor This piece originally appeared as part of NPR's live coverage of the 2024 election. SALEM, N.H. — Voters in New Hampshire have elected Republican Kelly Ayotte, a former U.S. senator and state attorney general, as their next governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press. Throughout the race, Ayotte has promised …

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor
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Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor

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Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor toggle caption Kate Dario /NHPR This piece originally appeared as part of NPR's live coverage of the 2024 election. SALEM, N.H. — Voters in New Hampshire have elected Republican Kelly Ayotte, a former U.S. senator and state attorney general, as their next governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press. Throughout …

100 years ago a female governor was elected. Is it time for a female president?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

100 years ago a female governor was elected. Is it time for a female president?

NPR  

100 years ago a female governor was elected. On Nov. 4, 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected to become Wyoming's governor, the first time a woman held a governorship in the United States. A hundred years ago Monday, this country elected its first two women governors, and the first one to take office was Nellie Tayloe Ross. TOM REA: She …

New Hampshire governor’s race tests the power of ticket-splitters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire governor’s race tests the power of ticket-splitters

CNN  

Manchester, New Hampshire CNN — The last time Kelly Ayotte was on the ballot with Donald Trump, she lost. “It’s not her fault, but it didn’t seem like she did anything to help,” Ray Lawrence, 73, said of Craig while finishing lunch on a recent drizzly Friday here in New Hampshire’s largest city. “If voters decide they’re voting against Trump, …

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race
3 months, 1 week ago

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

Hindustan Times  

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday. Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race The governor's office is an open seat for the first time since …

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor’s race
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor’s race

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday. Though six candidates were competing in the Republican primary, the race largely was between Ayotte and former state Senate President Chuck Morse, while on the Democratic side, …

Column: More than 30 states have elected female governors. Will California finally join them?
9 months ago

Column: More than 30 states have elected female governors. Will California finally join them?

LA Times  

Democrat Dianne Feinstein came close to becoming California’s first female governor, but narrowly lost to Republican Pete Wilson. Democrats Eleni Kounalakis, California’s first female lieutenant governor ; Toni Atkins, the first woman to lead both the Assembly and state Senate, and former state controller Betty Yee have all declared their candidacies to succeed the term-limited Gavin Newsom. State schools chief …

Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. “I would like to congratulate New York Governor Kathy Hochul on her election to a full four-year term,” Zeldin said in a statement Wednesday. The unrelenting passion and hard work of our …

New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan wins 2nd Senate term
2 years, 1 month ago

New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan wins 2nd Senate term

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Democratic U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan won a second term representing New Hampshire on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Don Bolduc to keep a seat once viewed as ripe for a GOP pickup. Hassan spent much of the campaign casting Bolduc as “the most extreme nominee for U.S. Senate that New Hampshire has seen in modern history,” and pouncing …

Vermont likely to elect its 1st woman to Congress this year
2 years, 6 months ago

Vermont likely to elect its 1st woman to Congress this year

Associated Press  

MONTPELIER, Vt. — With a rare opening this fall in its congressional delegation, Vermont appears poised to lose its distinction as the only state that has never been represented by a woman in Washington. “It’s a bottleneck of leadership,” said Elaine Haney, the executive director of Emerge Vermont, an organization that works to prepare women to run for elective office. …

2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor
3 years, 6 months ago

2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — It’s been nearly three decades since Virginia’s only woman to win a statewide race held political office. In interviews this week, after Ayala’s win in the Democratic primary Tuesday, both Democratic and Republican women expressed excitement about the race and frustration that it’s taken so long to get here. “I’m thrilled we will be saying ‘Madam President’ …

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