Republicans, Democrats see chance to override Ayotte veto of 10-year transportation plan

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 1,436

Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

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A week before Veto Day, leaders in both parties are hoping to overturn Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s veto of the Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan. And some like the odds.

“I think there’s a pretty good chance,” said Deputy House Speaker Steven Smith, a Charlestown Republican, in an interview Wednesday.

“It’s the type of thing that’s normally pro forma,” he added of the 10-year plan. “‘Just do it’; and it passes on a voice …

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