Update at 9:52 AM ET: With 85% of precincts reporting, Ayotte is now ahead 979 votes.
The Republican primary in New Hampshire has come down to former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and Tea Party-backed Ovide LaMontagne, and the results are still too close to call.
With 83% of precincts reporting, Ayotte is ahead 38%-37%, which amounts to less than 1,000 votes.
The winner will face Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes in the general election.
Keep checking back for updates…
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