Kelly Ayotte
Governor
Republican
Party
2 years
Term Length
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Gubernatorial Term Length (years) | 2 | 4 |
National ranking
New Hampshire ranks #12 of 25 states by years of republican control.
| #1 | Wyoming | 40 |
| #2 | Michigan | 24 |
| #3 | North Carolina | 24 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 23 |
| #5 | Georgia | 22 |
| #6 | New Jersey | 16 |
| #7 | Ohio | 14 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 14 |
| #9 | Arizona | 14 |
| #10 | Washington | 14 |
| #11 | Virginia | 12 |
| #12 | New Hampshire | 2 |
| #13 | Maine | 2 |
| #14 | Montana | 1 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 1 |
| #16 | Delaware | 1 |
| #17 | Colorado | 1 |
| #18 | Vermont | 1 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1 |
| #20 | Rhode Island | 1 |
| #21 | South Dakota | 1 |
| #22 | Alaska | 1 |
| #23 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #24 | Utah | 0 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
New Hampshire's current governor, Kelly Ayotte (Republican), took office in January 2025 for a two-year term. This New Hampshire governor metric reflects the state's tradition of short two-year gubernatorial terms.
Did you know?
- New Hampshire is one of only two states with two-year gubernatorial terms.