Warmington announces another campaign for New Hampshire governor

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 420

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Cinde Warmington, a former Democratic executive councilor and gubernatorial candidate in 2024, announced Wednesday she is again running to be New Hampshire’s governor, becoming incumbent Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s first major challenger.

Warmington ran for governor in 2024, but finished second in the Democratic primary to Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig, who ultimately lost to Ayotte. Before that, she served as the lone Democrat on the Executive Council from 2021 to 2025.

Warmington launched her 2026 …

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