Tom Sherman

Gov. Chris Sununu is likely to head into his fourth term in the corner office with significant political momentum and a growing national profile, with the opportunity to expand on the conservative record he’s built over the past six years.

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican from Newfields, is seeking a fourth term.

NHPR’s Rick Ganley is sitting down with the candidates on the ballot this November to ask them questions we’ve received from voters.

Gov. Chris Sununu is touting his handling of tax policy and regulation during his six years in office. State Sen. Tom Sherman says property taxes remain too high.

Republican incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu and Democratic state Sen. Tom Sherman both say New Hampshire needs to update how it funds public schools. But they differ on laws governing school choice and curriculum.

The two candidates found common ground on some issues, including support for law enforcement and enthusiasm for offshore wind as a future power source.

Both candidates describe themselves as pro-choice. But they differ on some key points at a time when the shifting national landscape around abortion has put reproductive rights center stage.

In the first general election debate, the candidates clashed over taxes, abortion, energy and education policy

State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democrat from Rye who's challenging Gov. Chris Sununu, leaned on his experience as a physician in shaping his priorities as a legislator in Concord for eight years.

Senator Sherman is a Democrat from Rye, N.H.