New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) will not seek another term in office, officially capping off months of speculation.
“After much consideration, I have decided not to run for another term as Governor in 2024. Be assured we will keep working and that the Granite State will continue to be our priority for the next 18 months,” Sununu tweeted on Wednesday.
Last month, said in an interview that he’s “not leaning” toward running for a fifth term as governor but would make a firm decision later in the summer. (RELATED: Republican Governor Drops Strongest Retirement Hint Yet)
The state GOP lauded Sununu in a statement following the governor’s announcement Wednesday, according to The Hill.
“Beyond his policy achievements, Governor Sununu has been a unifying force for the Republican Party in our state. He supported candidates up and down the ballot to build a Republican team that cut taxes, balanced the budget year after year, and restored trust in the State Government,” New Hampshire GOP chair Chris Ager said in a statement.
“His ability to bring people together and find practical solutions to complex challenges has been a testament to his leadership and dedication to the people of New Hampshire,” Ager added.
The move was praised by Democrats in the state.
“This announcement today marks an inflection point for our state. We can begin to turn back the clock on the damaging policies enacted under Chris Sununu’s tenure,” state Democrat Party chair Ray Buckley said in a statement.
Last week, Manchester’s Democrat Mayor Joyce Craig announced her gubernatorial campaign.
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