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Chris Sununu

Governor of New Hampshire — currently serving. Party, term history, and sourced provenance. Sections fill in as records land.

Chris Sununu

Republican New Hampshire 2017–present In office

Born November 5, 1974

Terms

  1. Governor of New Hampshire Republican Current

    January 5, 2017 → present

  2. Governor of New Hampshire Republican

    January 5, 2017 → January 9, 2025

Background

  • background Born November 5, 1974; son former NH governor/White House Chief of Staff John H. Sununu; brother U.S. rep/senator John E. Sununu; MIT engineer.
  • role New Hampshire Executive Council (2011–2017); 82nd Governor of New Hampshire (2017–2025); Republican; CEO Waterville Valley Resort.
  • achievement Elected governor (2016); reelected (2018, 2020, 2022); four terms; second in state history to fourth term (after John Lynch).
  • achievement Gubernatorial tenure focused on fiscal conservatism, tax cuts, business-friendly policies, and combating opioid crisis.
  • role Moderate Republican; supported some LGBTQ rights while restricting certain transgender rights; mixed social issue stances.
  • achievement Announced July 19, 2023 would not run for fifth term; endorsed Kelly Ayotte for succession.

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