By KATLYN PROCTOR
Eagle Times Staff
CLAREMONT, N.H. — Gubernatorial Democratic candidate Cinde Warmington visited Claremont’s Ward 2 during yesterday’s Primary, but the campaign push wouldn’t help her earn the big New Hampshire seat.
Republican Kelly Ayotte took Claremont by a total of 666 votes (Ward 1, 158; Ward 2, 278; Ward 3, 230), with Cinde Warmington trailing by 466 votes (Ward 1, 122; Ward 2, 222; Ward 3, 122).
“Thank you, New Hampshire! We are ready to win up and down the ballot in November. Together, we’ll keep our wonderful state safe, prosperous and free,” wrote Kelly Ayotte in a Facebook post after yesterday’s poll results came in.
Joyce Craig, former Manchester Mayor, trailed in third place with a total of 313 votes (Ward 1, 95; Ward 2, 116; Ward 3, 102), and Republican Chuck Norse came in with 156 votes (Ward 1, 44; Ward 2, 58; Ward 3, 54).
Robert Merrill Jr., Jon Stone, Joe Osgood, John Eaton and Michael Aron pole sit during Tuesday’s Primary.
Craig would earn the nomination for the Granite State and goes on to face Kelly Ayotte in the November election.
During her brief stop at Claremont Middle School, Warmington shook hands with constituents holding campaign signs, even doing a cool high-five with a too-young-to-vote minor who was there with his guardian.
“It’s so exciting to be out on election day, it’s my favorite day,” said Warmington. “I feel like we’re in a great position to win tonight and move this state forward.”
After her loss, Warmington expressed sentiments touting Granite State voters.
“While we didn’t get the results we wanted tonight, I am so proud of the campaign we ran and I’m grateful for the support we earned across the Granite State. I’m proud that we stood up to make housing more affordable for every New Hampshire family, to Frank Edulblut and his assault on our public schools, to get rid of out of state trash and stop the garbage coming into our state, and you better believe that I am proud of our fight to protect reproductive freedom,” said a 10 p.m. campaign statement. “This campaign may be over but our fight continues.”
Also at the middle school stumping yesterday was Evaine Gallagher, 10, and her dad, Tom Gallagher.
“We waved to many people and got 15 good honks,” said Evaine, who was nestled in between signs for the Democratic party.
For the congressional bid, several candidates were on the ballot, but Maggie Goodlander and Lily Tang Williams topped the charts. Goodlander eked out with a total of 614 votes (Ward 1, 172; Ward 2, 251; Ward 3, 191) and Tang garnered 314 votes on the Republican side (Ward 1, 72; Ward 2, 137; Ward 3, 105).
In a campaign statement, Tang said the following:
“Thank you to the voters, dedicated volunteers, my family and friends, and all members of Team Lily who have supported and entrusted me to serve as your Republican nominee for Congress,” said Lily Tang Williams, Republican Nominee for New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District. “I am humbled and honored by your support and shared belief that the American Dream is worth fighting for. Only in America could a young woman go from being an escapee from Communist China who arrived here with just $100 in her pocket and knowing no English, and go on to be a major party nominee to represent her beloved state in Congress.”
