October 03, 2025
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Corey Lewandowski Eyes GOP Primary Against Ayotte

Corey Lewandowski, a longtime Trump ally and former campaign manager, said in a social‑media post that he is weighing a Republican primary challenge next year to New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte. The report — corroborated by Politico and Republican sources — frames Lewandowski’s potential run as part of a broader White House effort to pressure Ayotte over mid‑decade congressional redistricting intended to help the GOP protect a narrow House majority.

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🔍 Key Facts

  • Corey Lewandowski publicly said via social media: 'Everyone says being a Governor is the best job in Politics. I agree.'
  • Fox News cites a Politico report and Republican sources confirming Lewandowski is considering a run against Gov. Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire.
  • Context: Trump’s political team is pressing Ayotte to consider mid‑decade redistricting that could alter New Hampshire’s congressional map and affect the GOP's razor‑thin House majority.