NH Gov. Sununu: No Reelection Bid

New‌ Hampshire Gov.‌ Chris Sununu ​Announces He Won’t‌ Seek Fifth ‌Term

In‌ an engaging⁣ letter to his supporters,‍ Republican Governor Chris⁤ Sununu ​of New Hampshire has ⁣revealed that he will not⁢ be‌ running ‌for⁢ a fifth term next year. This decision comes after‌ thoughtful discussions with ⁣his wife and children.

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Mr. Sununu ‍expressed​ his ⁢love ‌for ‍serving​ as governor ‌but‌ emphasized that public service should‌ not ‍be a lifelong ⁣career. He​ believes it is time for‌ another Republican leader to ⁣guide​ their great state.

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Achievements and ⁤Legacy

The governor proudly listed several accomplishments that ⁢have improved the state‌ since his initial election.⁣ These‍ include low unemployment rates, tax cuts, investments in housing, expansion ‌of school choice programs, and the ‍preservation of gun rights, among others.

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Previous⁢ Presidential Consideration

Just a ‌few⁤ weeks ago, Mr.⁣ Sununu announced that ​he would not be running for⁤ president in 2024. He cited⁤ a crowded field ⁢of Republican​ candidates, the strong presence of ‌former President ‍Donald Trump in the polls, and his desire‍ to ⁢maintain‌ credibility⁢ when speaking out against​ Mr.​ Trump as a⁤ noncandidate.

In a June 5 op-ed published in The Washington Post, he⁣ expressed ⁣his ​belief that candidates without a viable path to ⁤victory should ⁤have the courage to step aside. He criticized those who enter the race for personal gain or​ to serve as Mr. Trump’s vice ​president.

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Forward-Looking‍ Perspective

Mr. Sununu⁢ also voiced his concerns‍ about certain Republican policies that he⁤ considers unpopular and ‌restrictive​ at a national level. He believes that discussing‌ topics⁤ like banning ‍abortions and ⁣removing books from public ⁣schools alienates millennial and ⁤Generation Z voters, who will play a significant role in ⁤the 2024 elections.

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Despite his stance, ​it is worth noting that Mr. Sununu⁤ approved ‍a 24-week abortion ‍ban as part of ⁣New Hampshire’s 2021 budget bill.