Guinta not running for governor

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has decided not to run for governor, PolitickerNH.com has confirmed.

The news was first reported by The Union Leader.

"Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has decided not to run for governor, believing that his duties as the city's chief executive should be his top priority," the article states.

Reacting to the news, New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen said Guinta has a "bright political future."

"Frank has a bright political future, but let's not forget the bright political present," Cullen said.

"He's doing a good job at controlling spending," he added. "He has a formidable challenge in running the city of Manchester."

Manchester Democratic Chairman Chris Pappas applauded the step, but said Guinta needs to focus on the city.

"I applaud him for the step but he has a long way to go to fix the problems that Manchester faces," Pappas said.

Pappas cited the press release the group sent out this morning has an example of the problems that Manchester must deal with.

"Our Absentee Mayor should get back to the city and start serving the people who elected him rather than trying to chase down his political pipedreams," Pappas said in the press release.

“Governor Lynch is focused on producing real results for the people of New Hampshire,” said Raymond Buckley, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman.

Buckley added, “from building the economy, expanding access to healthcare, improving our schools and protecting our environment, Governor Lynch has dedicated himself to improving the lives of Granite Staters.”