Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has been sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire. Ayotte succeeds fellow Republican Chris Sununu, who decided against seeking a fifth two-year term.

The Nashua High School graduate took on roles as a prosecutor and New Hampshire attorney general before being elected to the US Senate.

Kelly Ayotte will be sworn as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire. Then, she will deliver her first speech as governor.

Incoming New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte spoke to Fox Digital about being the first women Republican governor of her state

Still, Ayotte will bring her own perspective and leadership style to the job. The issues that defined her candidacy are no longer listed on her campaign website, but allies and opponents alike are waiting to see whether Ayotte sticks to several key policy positions she took on the campaign trail.