Ms. Ayotte entered the race with greater name recognition than the Democrat, Joyce Craig, and was seen as a natural successor to Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican.

As Gov.-elect Kelly Ayotte’s new administration begins to take shape, she is tapping two high-profile leaders to head up the process of taking over the corner office at the State House in Concord.

New Hampshire Gov.-elect Kelly Ayotte announced the two people who will head up her transition team on Monday morning. Ayotte said in a statement that Hillsborough County Sheriff Christopher Connelly and Bedford businessman Andy Crews will serve as co-chairs of her transition team.

Gov.-Elect Kelly Ayotte on Monday named Hillsborough County Sheriff Christopher Connelly and Bedford businessman Andy Crews to lead her transition team.