Mitt Romney has a big early lead for the 2012 GOP contest, while more immediately Kelly Ayotte leads for the Senate and John Stephen for Governor in this year's races. PRESIDENT – NEW HAMPSHIRE – GOP PRIMARY (PPP) Mitt Romney 39% Sarah Palin 13% Newt Gingrich 11% Mike Huckabee 11% Ron Paul 7% Tim Pawlenty 1% Haley Barbour 1% Rick Santorum 1%