Pappas, Sununu sweep to victory in U.S. Senate primaries

Key Points:

• New Hampshire voters have nominated Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas and former Republican U.S. Senator John E. Sununu to compete in the Senate race to replace retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, a contest seen as crucial for control of the U.S. Senate.
• Pappas, a four-term congressman with deep local ties and strong establishment support, won a tougher-than-expected primary against progressive challenger Karishma Manzur, who campaigned on Medicare for All and ending U.S. support for Israel.
• Sununu, a former senator with a prominent political family background, secured the Republican nomination over Scott Brown, benefiting from early endorsement by former President Donald Trump and strong name recognition.
• Both candidates emphasize their independence and pragmatism, but Sununu criticizes Pappas for voting consistently with Democratic leadership and supporting higher taxes.
• The race highlights intra-party divisions, with Pappas representing the mainstream Democratic establishment and Manzur appealing to progressive voters, while Sununu leverages his political legacy and national GOP support.