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New Hampshire voters choose nominees for open Senate seat with Shaheen's retirement, and more races to watch today
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Key Points:
- New Hampshire voters are selecting Democratic and Republican nominees for the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a race crucial for control of the U.S. Senate, with Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas competing against progressive Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary.
- On the Republican side, former Sen. John Sununu, backed by former President Trump, is favored to win the nomination over former Sen. Scott Brown.
- The 1st Congressional District Democratic primary features nine candidates, with Maura Sullivan and Stefany Shaheen as frontrunners, while five Republicans compete, including Trump-endorsed businessman Anthony DiLorenzo.
- In the New Hampshire governor's race, Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte is expected to easily secure her party’s nomination against two challengers, while Democrat Cindie Warmington is running unopposed.
- Democrats need to defend New Hampshire's Senate seat and gain four others to secure a Senate majority; the state has leaned Democratic in recent presidential elections but has a Republican governor since 2017.
