2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate election
The 2026 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire, in which Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former Republican Sen. John Sununu in the general election to keep the seat in Democratic control. The race followed primary contests in which Pappas defeated Democratic socialist Karishma Manzur and Sununu defeated Scott Brown.
Current state
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former Republican Sen. John Sununu in the 2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate general election, keeping the seat in Democratic control.
3 sources · 3 reports · Updated 6 Nov 2026
What changed
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former Republican Sen. John Sununu in the 2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate general election, keeping the seat in Democratic control.
Developments
- Key development
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former Sen. John Sununu in the general election.
- Earlier development
Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary, defeating Karishma Manzur.
- Earlier development
Former Sen. John E. Sununu won the Republican primary, defeating Scott Brown.
Earlier coverage
- Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control.
- New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
- John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.