US EditionCorey Lewandowski Considers Gubernatorial Run Against NH Governor Kelly Ayotte
Corey Lewandowski may challenge Gov. Kelly Ayotte after her refusal to support Trump-backed redistricting, amid White House threats of primary challenges to resistors.
- Corey Lewandowski is considering a primary challenge against New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte over her refusal to redraw congressional maps.
- This issue has developed as friction increases between the Trump administration and Governor Ayotte over her reluctance to revise congressional districts in a way that would bolster Republican influence prior to the midterm elections.
- Lewandowski holds a senior advisory position within the Department of Homeland Security, possessing the authority to veto contracts and grants over $100,000, while maintaining a residence in New Hampshire.
- He indicated that becoming governor is the only political position that might prompt him to leave his current role, and addressed rumors about his departure by citing Mark Twain’s famous line that claims of his demise have been greatly overstated.
- The potential primary indicates the White House's increased pressure on governors like Ayotte to comply with redistricting, suggesting possible consequences for resisting Republicans within the party.
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Top Trump adviser hints at primary run in New Hampshire
Top Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski publicly hinted at a primary run against New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) after she showed resistance to redistricting there. Lewandowski currently works under Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, but owns a residence in Windham, New Hampshire. He told Politico Wednesday, “Governor is the only job in Politics I would ever consider giving up what I am currently doing for.” He responded t…
Lewandowski hints at run for governor
Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security and ally to President Trump, hinted Thursday he might run for governor in New Hampshire. “Everyone says being a governor is the best job in politics,” Lewandowski wrote on the social platform X. “I agree.” Lewandowski, Trump’s campaign manager in 2016 and campaign adviser…
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