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Lewandowski Weighs New Hampshire Governor Bid as White House Considers Challenge to Ayotte

The possible campaign surfaces as pressure builds over Ayotte’s resistance to redrawing congressional maps.

Overview

  • Politico reported that Corey Lewandowski is considering a run for governor of New Hampshire against Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
  • Lewandowski told Politico that governor is the only political job he would consider leaving his current role to pursue.
  • The White House is reportedly weighing support for a primary challenge to Ayotte over her pushback on redistricting efforts.
  • Lewandowski serves as a senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security and is listed as a chief adviser to Secretary Kristi Noem.
  • Current and former officials say he has veto power over DHS contracts and grants above $100,000, and he recently denied rumors he is departing the agency in a post on X.