Key Points
- John Sununu won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary with 69.6%.
- He will face Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in the November general election.
- The seat was left open by the retirement of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and is pivotal for Senate control.
- Although nonpartisan forecasters lean Democratic, Sununu's name recognition makes the race competitive.
By the Numbers
Former Sen. John E. Sununu won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary with 69.6% of the vote, advancing to the November general election. Sununu will face Democratic nominee and Rep. Chris Pappas for the seat.
In the primary, Sununu was the Trump-backed institutional favorite; rival Scott Brown finished second with 25.2%. The seat is open due to the retirement of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and is seen as one of 10 critical races for Senate control.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 edge in the Senate; Democrats need to net at least four seats to win the majority. While nonpartisan forecasters rate the seat "Lean Democratic," Sununu's statewide name recognition keeps the race competitive.
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- Who won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary?
- Former Sen. John E. Sununu won the primary with 69.6% of the vote.
- Why is this race important for Senate control?
- The seat is one of at least four Democrats must flip to regain the majority; Republicans currently lead 53-47.
- What is the outlook for the general election?
- Nonpartisan forecasters classify the seat as 'Lean Democratic,' but Sununu's statewide name recognition keeps the contest competitive.
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