The former U.S. Senator and New Hampshire Attorney General is announcing her campaign for governor Monday, aiming to succeed Gov. Chris Sununu when he leaves office in 2025.

“I want to thank Governor Sununu and Valerie for their dedicated service to New Hampshire over the past seven years,” Ayotte said in a statement provided to News 9. “Governor Sununu is an excellent leader who has worked hard to defend our Live Free or Die values and improve New Hampshire’s quality of life.”