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New Hampshire Senate race and primary developments
Overview
In the September 8, 2026, primary elections, Democratic Representative Chris Pappas secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. Pappas defeated progressive challenger Karishma Manzur, who criticized his relationship with AIPAC. On the Republican side, former Senator John E. Sununu won the nomination after defeating former Senator Scott Brown. Sununu, who received an endorsement from Donald Trump during the primaries, will face Pappas in the November general election. Other notable primary results included Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte winning her party's nomination for a second term, and Stefany Shaheen winning the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District. As the general election approaches, the contest is viewed as a key battleground. While some polling has shown Pappas leading, other recent data suggests Sununu holds a narrow lead. Republican efforts have seen significant mobilization, with Turning Point Action deploying its “largest ground force to date” in New Hampshire to support Sununu through absentee ballot training and voter turnout initiatives. In mid-October, the race saw a shift when former Trump-backed candidate Don Bolduc endorsed Pappas. Meanwhile, Sununu has attempted to distance himself from President Donald Trump, claiming he does not personally know the president and will oppose White House policies that harm New Hampshire, such as the war in Iran and the trade war with Canada. This follows local Democratic criticism of Sununu regarding his past support for military actions and his legislative history involving the USA Patriot Act. Recent polling from the University of New Hampshire and the New York Times/Siena indicates Pappas maintains a lead of approximately five to eight percentage points, though analysts describe the race as a toss-up.
Entities
Chris Pappas · New Hampshire · John Sununu · John E. Sununu · Jeanne Shaheen
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring and will not seek reelection.
- [● 11 SOURCES] The New Hampshire Senate primary will determine the nominees to replace Jeanne Shaheen.
- [● 11 SOURCES] U.S. Representative Chris Pappas is running for the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump is endorsing John Sununu over Scott Brown in the Republican primary.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Karishma Manzur is challenging Chris Pappas for the Democratic nomination.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The primary winners will compete in the general election on November 3.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Primary elections are being held in New Hampshire and Rhode Island on September 8.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu will face each other in the New Hampshire Senate general election.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kelly Ayotte won the Republican primary for Governor of New Hampshire.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turning Point Action is expanding its political operations in New Hampshire.
- [● 3 SOURCES] John E. Sununu is the Republican Senate nominee in New Hampshire.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJohn E. Sununu campaigns for New Hampshire Senate seat
Republican John E. Sununu is contesting the New Hampshire Senate seat, facing Democrat Chris Pappas amid debates over the political influence of the Sununu family name.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJohn Sununu distances himself from Donald Trump in Senate race
New Hampshire Republican Senate candidate John Sununu is distancing himself from Donald Trump, claiming independence from White House policies to appeal to voters amid low presidential approval.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTurning Point Action expands operations in New Hampshire
Turning Point Action is deploying a major ground force in New Hampshire to support Republican Senate nominee John E. Sununu in his race against Democrat Chris Pappas.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNew Hampshire Senate race shifts as Bolduc endorses Pappas
Former Trump-backed candidate Don Bolduc has endorsed Democrat Chris Pappas in the New Hampshire Senate race, where Pappas currently leads Republican John Sununu in recent polling.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesChris Pappas campaigns for New Hampshire Senate seat
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas is campaigning for a New Hampshire Senate seat against former GOP Sen. John Sununu, focusing on swing voters and economic issues in the final weeks before Election Day.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNew Hampshire Senate race between Sununu and Pappas intensifies
The New Hampshire Senate race between Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas is a competitive toss-up, amid political debates over campaign finances and federal funding ties.
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[POLITICS] 12 sourcesNew Hampshire Senate primaries: Pappas and Sununu advance
Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won their primaries in New Hampshire, setting up a high-stakes U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
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[POLITICS] 26 sourcesNew Hampshire primaries: Pappas and Sununu win Senate nominations
In New Hampshire primaries, Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu won their respective nominations for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNew Hampshire election security and Senate candidacy
New Hampshire prepares for September 8 elections with officials emphasizing paper ballot security and local control, while Scott Brown campaigns for the U.S. Senate.
Sources
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