Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has been sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire. Ayotte succeeds fellow Republican Chris Sununu, who decided against seeking a fifth two-year term.

Kelly Ayotte is seen during her inauguration as New Hampshire's 83rd governor on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the State House. That’s partly why he supports Ayotte, though it’s certainly not the only reason. He volunteered as a door-knocker for her U.S. Senate and gubernatorial campaigns.

Still, Ayotte will bring her own perspective and leadership style to the job. The issues that defined her candidacy are no longer listed on her campaign website, but allies and opponents alike are waiting to see whether Ayotte sticks to several key policy positions she took on the campaign trail.