 In a statement issued shortly after the shooting, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issued a statement saying violence of any form has no place in America. He wished the president the best and a speedy recovery. Two Republican candidates seeking to represent the Granite State in the nation's capital, Russell Prescott and Holly Novoletsky, issued similar statements with both referring to the shooting as unacceptable. In Maine, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins condemned the incident and praised the Secret Service for their efforts.