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New Hampshire GOP primary features former senators
In the New Hampshire Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, voters are gravitating toward established political figures rather than anti-establishment newcomers. The race features two former senators, John Sununu and Scott Brown, who represent a departure from recent national political trends.
John Sununu, who previously served in both the U.S. House and the Senate before leaving office in 2008, is seeking a return to politics after 18 years. His campaign is bolstered by the political profile of his brother, former governor Chris Sununu. His opponent, Scott Brown, is also a former senator. The preference for these familiar names contrasts with the Democratic primary, which includes a mix of younger and progressive candidates.
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Alberta · Canada · Danielle Smith · Jeanne Shaheen · John E. Sununu · John Sununu · Mark Carney · New Hampshire · Republican Party · Scott Brown · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New Hampshire Republican primary for U.S. Senate features eight candidates. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Twenty-seven former members of Congress have mounted comeback campaigns this year. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] John Sununu previously served three terms in the U.S. House and one in the Senate. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] John Sununu and Scott Brown are former senators competing in the GOP primary. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Democrat Jeanne Shaheen is retiring after serving three terms. srnnews.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scott Brown is a candidate in the New Hampshire Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Senator John E. Sununu is running for the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New Hampshire Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat includes two former senators as top candidates.