Sununu will fight Pappas for Senate seat in New Hampshire as battleground heats up for Republicans
Republican John Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will face off in a New Hampshire Senate race that could flip an upper chamber seat to favor Republicans. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports on this and other key races.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CNBC · Sep 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET
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Sununu will fight Pappas for Senate seat in New Hampshire as battleground heats up for Republicans(opens original report in a new tab)CNBCTier B
New Hampshire picks Pappas and Sununu in primary for key open Senate seat(opens original report in a new tab)Incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will retire when her term ends in January. — CNBC
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