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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.

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2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate election

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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.

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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.

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John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New HampshireNYTimes – US
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John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire

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Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary

Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in November Former senator John E Sununu triumphed on Tuesday in the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary Scott Brown, earning the GOP nod in what will likely be a must-win race if Democrats hope to seize the upper chamber. Sununu, 61, was the clear frontrunner in the GOP primary. He served one term in the Senate from 2003 to 2009…

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