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John E. Sununu Wins New Hampshire Republican Senate Primary

Former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu won the Republican Senate primary in New Hampshire, defeating Scott Brown. The victory gives Sununu the GOP nomination for the seat held by retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen. The November general election is expected to be a closely watched contest that could influence control of the U.S. Senate.

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The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.

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Later Developing Pappas and Sununu win New Hampshire Senate primaries Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary and former Sen. John Sununu won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, setting up a general election matchup in New Hampshire. Pappas defeated progressive Karishma Manzur, while Sununu defeated Scott Brown. US · 2 sources ·
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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

The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.

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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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