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New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate contest between former Sen. John Sununu and Rep. Chris Pappas has shifted from Lean Democrat to Toss Up, reflecting Sununu’s name recognition in a often ticket-splitting state and heavy national GOP fundraising, with analysts cautioning the outcome could still swing back before Election Day.
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.
NBC News projects Republican former Sen. John Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will anchor New Hampshire’s general-election Senate race after winning their party primaries. Pappas defeated Karishma Manzur 62%–36% with about 20% of ballots counted, while Sununu benefited from Trump’s endorsement in a contest against Scott Brown. The race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is viewed as a potential battleground for Senate control, with Democrats signaling competitiveness in a state Trump has never won and Republicans optimistic about appealing to independents alongside Gov. Ayotte’s term. The winner will face a tightly watched contest in November as both parties vie for the Senate majority.
In New Hampshire’s primaries, Trump’s endorsement of former Sen. John Sununu shapes a pivotal GOP Senate race against Scott Brown, while Democrats led by Rep. Chris Pappas face a left-leaning challenge from Karishma Manzur; down-ballot, open-seat battles in the 1st and 2nd districts highlight establishment versus progressive contenders ahead of November.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has publicly called for Chris Christie to withdraw from the Republican presidential primary to consolidate support behind Sununu's preferred candidate, Nikki Haley. Sununu's endorsement of Haley comes as she is trailing Donald Trump in New Hampshire polls. Christie's campaign has rejected the call to drop out, emphasizing the importance of truth-telling in the race. Meanwhile, Haley has been trying to recover from a recent gaffe about the Civil War and is focusing on gaining support in early primary states. Sununu also criticized the Maine secretary of state's decision to remove Trump from the state's primary ballot, suggesting it was politically motivated.
New Hampshire GOP Governor Chris Sununu has announced that he will not run for president in 2024, which narrows the field of potential Republican candidates. Sununu's decision comes as the GOP is still grappling with the aftermath of the 2020 election and the future of the party.