Ayotte, Warmington spar over affordability, school funding at Manchester forum

By: Carol Robidoux

Outlets: Granite State News CollaborativeNHPRManchester InkLink

Published: October 23, 2026

Words: 1,233

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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funding at Manchester forumNHPR's gubernatorial forum at Harpoon Brewery in Manchester's Queen City Center included a live audience. Photo/Jeffrey Hastings

MANCHESTER, NH – Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington offered competing prescriptions for New Hampshire’s high cost of living Thursday, with Ayotte defending her approach to taxes, housing and energy and Warmington arguing that state budget decisions have left residents paying more.

At a gubernatorial forum at Harpoon Brewing at Queen City Center, the …

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