Chris Pappas Faces Second Polling Blow in New Hampshire Race Against Sununu
Trump never won New Hampshire in his presidential runs, but Republicans see it as a pickup opportunity in this year's midterms.
In New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race, Democratic Representative Chris Pappas has experienced a second polling setback against Republican former Senator John Sununu. Both are expected to secure their parties' nominations next week in their bid to replace retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Republicans see New Hampshire as a potential pickup opportunity due to Sununu's candidacy, but Democrats believe Pappas, representing a swing district, is well-positioned to win.
Recent polls have shown Sununu leading Pappas by a small margin. A Fabrizio, Lee & Associates poll from August 27-30 found the race in a statistical tie, with Sununu at 37 percent and Pappas at 36 percent. Another poll by the University of New Hampshire, conducted from August 20-24, also showed Sununu ahead, with 45 percent support compared to Pappas' 43 percent.
Despite these polls, Democrats still have a slight edge, but the polling presents a new warning sign for Democrats as they aim to gain a Senate majority in November.
Pappas' campaign manager, Rachel Petri, stated that voters recognize the difference between a candidate who hides and one who fights. Petri emphasized that Sununu can hide in his basement and rely on outside groups to spend millions on the election, while Pappas will continue to engage with voters and earn their support the New Hampshire way.
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