There are 11 gubernatorial races this fall, and one of the most competitive is in the swing state of New Hampshire.
There, Republican Ovide Lamontagne and Democrat Maggie Hassan are vying to replace a popular Democrat who opted not to seek a fifth term. Both political parties and outside advocacy groups are pushing hard in a race where neither candidate enjoys a clear edge.
The fact that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former President Bill Clinton spent time stumping for their party’s candidate in New Hampshire is just one sign this race is a priority for party leaders in D.C. as well as Concord. Another is the more than $10 million of TV ad time that’s been purchased by outside groups.
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