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New Hampshire primary kicks off battle for one of nation's key open Senate seats
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- Progressive challenger Karishma Manzur has gained momentum in New Hampshire's Democratic Senate primary, narrowing the gap with moderate frontrunner Chris Pappas ahead of Tuesday's vote.
- Pappas, a four-term U.S. representative with strong fundraising and endorsements from top Democrats, still leads Manzur by 13 points according to a late August poll, down from a 24-point lead in June.
- Manzur has capitalized on shifting Democratic attitudes toward Israel, criticizing Pappas' ties to pro-Israel donors, reflecting a broader trend of progressive upsets in recent primaries nationwide.
- The Democratic nominee will likely face Republican John Sununu, former senator and Trump-endorsed candidate, who holds a wide lead in his party's primary.
- New Hampshire voters will also decide on competitive primaries for two U.S. House seats and a Republican Senate primary, with control of Congress at stake in the November 3 general election.
