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Live Results: New Hampshire midterm primaries
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- The New Hampshire Senate race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is pivotal for control of the U.S. Senate, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats and aiming to retain New Hampshire.
- The Republican primary features former Sens. John Sununu and Scott Brown among eight candidates, with Trump endorsing Sununu despite past conflicts with the Sununu family; Sununu leads in fundraising and outside spending support.
- Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas, backed by key Democrats including Shaheen and Kamala Harris, leads the Democratic primary field against progressive Karishma Manzur, though Manzur has gained ground in recent polling.
- Voter participation in the 2024 New Hampshire primaries increased slightly from 2022, with about 135,000 Republican and 118,000 Democratic ballots cast; absentee ballots constitute a small percentage of total votes.
- The Associated Press will monitor and report results for multiple key races, with no winner declared until results are conclusive; recounts can be requested in close races but are not automatic.
