Overview

• Politico reported that Corey Lewandowski is considering a primary challenge to New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, citing her resistance to redistricting.
• Lewandowski told Politico that governor is the only job he would consider leaving his current role for.
• The White House has warned Ayotte she could face a primary over the maps fight and is also weighing pressure on Republicans in other states, including Indiana, according to Politico.
• Lewandowski serves at DHS as an unpaid special government employee listed as a chief adviser to Secretary Kristi Noem, with reporting raising questions about the 130‑day cap and his recorded service days.
• Current and former officials say he wields veto power over DHS contracts and grants above $100,000, and he has denied on X that he is leaving the department as New Hampshire GOP insiders question his viability.