DURHAM — New Hampshire governor candidates former Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig are neck and neck in the race to replace Gov. Chris Sununu, according to a new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.

These results come shortly after another poll showed Ayotte with a slim lead in the “very competitive” contest to succeed outgoing Governor Chris Sununu

The race to replace retiring Gov. Chris Sununu is starting off close and will likely remain competitive," NH Institute of Politics leader says.