MANCHESTER, NH — In Case You Missed It, new UNH polling highlights a tightening race for governor of New Hampshire with Cinde Warmington an even stronger challenger now within five points of defeating Kelly Ayotte — the least popular first-term New Hampshire governor in more than 30 years.

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New Hampshire Public Radio: UNH poll shows tight races for governor and U.S. Senate

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• In the race for New Hampshire governor, the UNH poll shows Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte is maintaining a small lead over Democrat Cinde Warmington: 44% of those polled said they would vote for Ayotte, while 39% would choose Warmington.

• The poll found 47% approve of Ayotte’s job performance and 45% disapprove. The governor’s overall favorability was lower: 38% said they have a favorable opinion of Ayotte, while 42% reported an unfavorable opinion.

• The poll found Warmington, who also ran for governor two years ago, remains little known to most voters: 43% said they didn't know enough about Warmington to have an opinion.

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The Downballot: Poll Pile

• NH-Gov: UNH:

• Ayotte (R-inc): 44, Warmington (D): 39.

• April: 47-39 Ayotte.