Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte enters New Hampshire governor's race to protect state's values
- Ayotte aims to succeed popular GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, who declined to seek reelection.
- Ayotte promises to prevent New Hampshire from becoming like Massachusetts.
- She faces competition in the Republican primary from Chuck Morse.
- Democrats criticize her conservative record and corporate backing.
- Ayotte lost her Senate reelection bid in 2016 but has deep N.H. roots.
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