Pappas-Sununu showdown set in Democrats’ must-win Senate race: 3 takeaways from New Hampshire
Rep. Chris Pappas (D) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R) are poised to face off in November for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat — one of the GOP’s best pickup opportunities as they look to hold onto the upper chamber. Pappas and Sununu, the favorites in their respective primaries, defeated a handful of challengers Tuesday. While New Hampshire hasn’t elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010, Granite…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News · Sep 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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The HillTier B
Pappas-Sununu showdown set in Democrats’ must-win Senate race: 3 takeaways from New Hampshire(opens original report in a new tab)NBC NewsTier B
Pappas, Sununu win New Hampshire primaries, NBC News projects(opens original report in a new tab)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… — NBC News
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
The HillTier B
Pappas, Sununu will fight out to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire Senate race(opens original report in a new tab)Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) are projected to face off against each other for retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat in the Granite State, according to Decision Desk HQ.… — The Hill
NBC NewsTier B
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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