NH Senate Duel Tests Democratic Cash and Strategy

Democrats in New Hampshire are pressing for more resources to back Rep. Chris Pappas in a tight Senate race against GOP former Sen. John Sununu, after primaries sent both candidates to the general election. Polls show Sununu with a slim lead, while national donors and committees plan a major ad push—Senate Leadership Fund ~$17 million and Senate Majority PAC over $10 million—raising concerns that Republicans may outspend Democrats on air. Pappas and allies insist the race isn’t safe and warn that winning NH is critical to Democrats holding the chamber, even as both sides target personal and lobbying ties in their messaging.