Kelly Ayotte

American politician and Attorney General

Kelly Ayotte - American politician and Attorney General
Born

June 27th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Completed a law degree and served as the New Hampshire Attorney General from 2004 to 2009. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2011, serving until 2017. Focused on issues such as national security and fiscal responsibility during tenure. Ran for re-election in 2016 but lost to Democratic challenger Maggie Hassan.

Served as New Hampshire Attorney General

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2011

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