New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes
Summary
Voters in New Hampshire are choosing candidates in a primary election to fill an open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Congressman Chris Pappas is competing for the Democratic nomination, while former Senator John E. Sununu is the leading Republican candidate, endorsed by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, is retiring after three terms.
- Congressman Chris Pappas is running for the Democratic Senate nomination and has over $4 million in campaign funds.
- Pappas’ main challenger in the Democratic primary is Dr. Karishma Manzur, a scientist and progressive activist without prior public office experience.
- John E. Sununu, a former senator, is the front-runner in the Republican primary and has President Trump’s endorsement.
- Sununu has sometimes criticized President Trump’s policies but remains the leading GOP candidate.
- The Republican primary also includes Scott Brown, a former senator from Massachusetts and ex-ambassador.
- New Hampshire Republicans control the state legislature but have not won a Senate seat since 2010.
- The race is seen as important for both parties in the 2024 election cycle.
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