Chris Sununu

Christopher T. "Chris" Sununu (born November 5, 1974) is an American politician who was the 82nd Governor of New Hampshire from 2017 to 2025. Sununu was a Republican member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from 2011 to 2017.

Chris Sununu
82nd Governor of New Hampshire
In office January 5, 2017 – January 9, 2025
Preceded by	Chuck Morse (acting)
Succeeded by	Kelly Ayotte
Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 3rd District
In office January 2011 – January 2017
Preceded by	Beverly Hollingworth
Succeeded by	Russell Prescott
Personal details
Born	5 November 1974 (aged 51) Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Parents	John H. Sununu (father)
Alma mater	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SB)
Profession	Environmental engineer Businessman
Website	Campaign website

Sununu was born in Salem, New Hampshire.

He also serves as chief executive officer of the Waterville Valley Ski Resort in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sununu is a son of former New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu and brother of former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu.

On July 19, 2023, Sununu announced that he would not run for a fifth term as governor.

Chris Sununu Media

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  At 2016 gubernatorial candidate forum: moderators Jon Huntsman Jr. (former Utah Governor, left) and Joe Lieberman (former Connecticut Senator, center left), and Republican candidate Chris Sununu (center right)

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  Sununu being interviewed on the Rich Girard radio program, February 2016

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  Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire speaking with attendees at the American Conservation Coalition's 2022 Summit at the JW Marriott Washington, D.C. in Washington, D.C. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

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  In 1998, Chris Sununu completed a five-month through-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.

Other websites

• Chris Sununu for Governor
• New Hampshire bio of Sununu
• ABC News article on Sununu