New Hampshire Democratic Party Votes for Kelly Ayotte
Joyce Craig, a former New Hampshire state representative, won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Craig defeated four other candidates, including former Gov. Maggie Hassan, to secure the nomination. She will face Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte in the general election in November.
Craig is a progressive Democrat who has been endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. She has campaigned on a platform of Medicare-for-all, a $15 minimum wage, and tuition-free college.
Ayotte is a moderate Republican who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. She has campaigned on a platform of tax cuts, deregulation, and support for the military.
The race is expected to be competitive. Ayotte is a well-known incumbent, but Craig has the support of the Democratic establishment and a strong grassroots network.
The outcome of the race could have implications for the balance of power in the Senate. If Craig wins, she would be the first Democrat to represent New Hampshire in the Senate since 2008.
The Democratic primary was held on September 12, 2018. Craig won the nomination with 60% of the vote. Hassan came in second with 28% of the vote.
The general election will be held on November 6, 2018.
Here are some additional details about the candidates:
- Joyce Craig is a former state representative who served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018.
- Kelly Ayotte is a U.S. Senator who has served since 2011.
- Craig is a progressive Democrat who supports Medicare-for-all, a $15 minimum wage, and tuition-free college.
- Ayotte is a moderate Republican who supports tax cuts, deregulation, and support for the military.
- The race is expected to be competitive, and the outcome could have implications for the balance of power in the Senate.
