NH Senate showdown: Pappas to face Sununu in November

Democrat Chris Pappas won the Democratic nomination in New Hampshire to challenge Republican John E. Sununu in the November U.S. Senate race for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP primary, setting up a high-stakes contest that could shape the Senate’s balance. The race is viewed as pivotal, with Cook Political Report rating it leaning Democrat and Republicans aiming to flip the Granite State. The article also notes other New Hampshire primary results, including Shaheen’s daughter’s bid for Congress and Gov. Kelly Ayotte seeking reelection.