Kelly Ayotte maintains a dominant position in the New Hampshire Republican gubernatorial primary as the incumbent governor seeking a second term. Her established fundraising advantage and broad party support have discouraged major challengers from entering the race ahead of the September 8 primary. Corey Lewandowski, a Trump-aligned strategist who signaled interest in a primary bid last fall amid tensions over congressional redistricting, has not launched a formal campaign, leaving traders to price in limited upside for an outsider bid. No other significant Republican contenders have emerged to date, reflecting Ayotte’s consistent polling leads and institutional backing within the state party.