Pappas, Sununu win New Hampshire primaries, NBC News projects
Rep. Chris Pappas has won the Democratic Senate primary in New Hampshire while former Sen. John Sununu won the Republican Senate nomination, NBC News projects. NBC News' Steve Kornacki is at the board breaking down the numbers and other races in the state.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News · Sep 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
- Coverage span: 31 min
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Pappas, Sununu win New Hampshire primaries, NBC News projects(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins(opens original report in a new tab)Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest. — CBS News
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Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas win New Hampshire Senate primaries, setting up battleground race(opens original report in a new tab)Pappas and Sununu won their primaries Tuesday night, NBC News projects, as both parties expect a competitive Senate race in New Hampshire this fall. — NBC News
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