State of Play:
Rep. Paul Hodes, D, having defeated a strong incumbent in 2006, has his sights on higher office. He is the likely Democratic nominee for the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Judd Gregg. On the other side, Republicans feel they have a strong chance of holding Gregg’s seat and of picking up both of the state’s House seats. Their establishment has lined up behind Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, R, who was appointed to her position by the state’s Democratic governor. Her insurgent challenger is Ovide LaMontagne, a former GOP nominee for governor in 1996 and former chairman of the state Board of Education.
Primary election: September 14
Top Stories
Mar. 11 Poll: Ayotte (R), Binnie (R) lead Hodes (D) by double digits, LaMontagne (R) trails by 4
Feb. 11 Poll: Ayotte (R) 46%, Hodes (D) 39%
View the 2010 Washington Examiner Election Map
Attorney General Kelly Ayotte (R)
Rep. Paul Hodes (D)
Ovide LaMontagne (R)
