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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.

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Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen Congressman Chris Pappas beat back progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for US Senate on Tuesday, advancing as most observers expected to what will be a closely watched general election that is critical to Democratic hopes of flipping the upper chamber. The two were competing for t…

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2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate election

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The 2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate general election is set as a contest between Democratic nominee Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican nominee former Sen. John E. Sununu for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

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Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary

Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen Congressman Chris Pappas beat back progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for US Senate on Tuesday, advancing as most observers expected to what will be a closely watched general election that is critical to Democratic hopes of flipping the upper chamber. The two were competing for t…

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