Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary
Summary
John E. Sununu won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary and will run against Democrat Chris Pappas in the general election. President Donald Trump supported Sununu despite past criticism, and this race is important for control of the U.S. Senate.Key Facts
- John E. Sununu, a former senator, won the Republican primary in New Hampshire.
- Sununu served one Senate term from 2003 to 2009.
- Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary and will face Sununu in the general election.
- President Trump endorsed Sununu earlier this year, even though Sununu has criticized Trump before.
- Sununu has disagreed with some Trump policies, like tariffs and military action in Iran.
- New Hampshire is seen as an important state for control of the U.S. Senate.
- Republicans have not won a New Hampshire Senate race since 2010, when Kelly Ayotte won.
- The race will be closely watched because Democrats want to take control of the Senate.
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