Ayotte’s opponents on the campaign trail take aim at her Medicaid record

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 1,273

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago


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As Gov. Kelly Ayotte seeks to fend off challengers in her reelection bid, her top Democratic challenger, Cinde Warmington, has sought to make Medicaid — and the several changes to the program Ayotte forced through the Legislature in 2025 — a key issue of the race.

Warmington, a former executive councilor from Concord, and Jon Kiper, a Newmarket progressive running as an independent, both hope to make Ayotte a one-term governor.

“Gov. Kelly Ayotte …

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