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Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas win New Hampshire Senate primaries, setting up battleground race
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- The New Hampshire Senate race will feature Republican former Sen. John Sununu against Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, following their primary victories projected by NBC News.
- Pappas defeated Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary but may not have as strong voter support as his campaign previously indicated, while Sununu won decisively over Scott Brown in the Republican primary with Trump's endorsement.
- The race is critical for control of the Senate, with Republicans optimistic about Sununu’s appeal to independents and his political family legacy, while Democrats remain confident despite GOP enthusiasm in a state Trump has never won.
- Both candidates have launched attacks on each other’s records, with Pappas criticizing Sununu’s ties to pharma and insurance industries, and Republicans targeting Pappas on tax issues related to a 2021 climate and social safety net measure.
- Democrats view Republican optimism as wishful thinking, emphasizing their confidence in winning the race despite its competitiveness, while Republicans see potential due to voter concerns about taxes and economic issues.
