The Democratic National Committee commissioned an “autopsy” of the party’s losses in 2024, and while much of the draft report centers on Kamala Harris’ failed presidential bid, it also includes criticisms of Joyce Craig’s unsuccessful campaign for New Hampshire governor.
In 2024, Craig beat out Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington (who is running again this year) for the Democratic nomination. She then lost to now-Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, in the general election.
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