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Ayotte Pledges to Support Trump, But Won't Endorse Him

Allegra Boverman for NHPR

Republican U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte says she plans to support Donald Trump, but stopped short of endorsing her party's apparent presidential nominee.

With Trump's two remaining Republican opponents out of the race following his win in Indiana Tuesday, he is now assured of the nomination.

Ayotte has consistently said she would support the Republican nominee, and while she confirmed that position yesterday, her spokesman added that as a candidate, she doesn't plan to endorse anyone.

Ayotte has been critical of some of Trump's positions, including his proposal to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the country.

Ayotte is among a group of Republican Senators up for re-election this fall who will now share a ticket with the real estate mogul.

Democratic Governor Maggie Hassan is challenging Ayotte's re-election bid.

Michael serves as NHPR's Program Director. Michael came to NHPR in 2012, working as the station's newscast producer/reporter. In 2015, he took on the role of Morning Edition producer. Michael worked for eight years at The Telegraph of Nashua, covering education and working as the metro editor.
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