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Kelly Ayotte
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Kelly Ann Ayotte (born June 28, 1968) is an American politician. From 2011 to 2017 she was the junior U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. She was Attorney General of New Hampshire from 2004 to 2009.[2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from New Hampshire, Preceded by ...
Kelly Ayotte | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2011 | |
United States Senator from New Hampshire | |
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Judd Gregg |
Succeeded by | Maggie Hassan |
27th Attorney General of New Hampshire | |
In office July 15, 2004 – July 17, 2009 | |
Governor |
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Preceded by | Peter Heed |
Succeeded by | Michael Delaney |
Personal details | |
Born | Kelly Ann Ayotte (1968-06-27) June 27, 1968 (age 55) Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (2003–present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (before 2003)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Joseph Daley (m. 2001) |
Children | 2 |
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Kelly Ayotte questions witnesses on reforming the defense acquisition system at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Recorded April 30, 2014 |
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During the 2016 New Hampshire senate elections, Ayotte narrowly lost her seat to Governor Maggie Hassan by less than 720 votes.
In July 2023, Ayotte announced her campaign for Governor of New Hampshire in the 2024 election.[3]
Ayotte was born on June 28, 1968 in Nashua, New Hampshire. She graduated from the Pennsylvania State University. Ayotte later graduated from Villanova University School of Law. She married Joseph Daley in 2001. They have two children.