Pappas, Sununu to face off in crucial New Hampshire Senate race
The state is practically a must-win for Democrats hoping to retake the Senate majority.
New Hampshire's Senate race intensifies as party leaders select their top contenders, setting the stage for a fierce battle between Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu. Pappas emerged victorious in the Democratic primary, while Sununu beat former GOP Sen. Scott Brown, a result bolstered by President Donald Trump's endorsement, support from various GOP senators, and Sununu's family legacy in the state.
With Democrats struggling to retain a Senate seat in New Hampshire since 2010, the general election looms, and recent polls indicate a tight race that could prove pivotal for both parties. Party leaders assert that a Sununu victory could significantly impact the GOP's prospects in retaking control of the Senate. A win for Democrats in New Hampshire would require them to secure an additional five seats nationwide, a feat that appears unlikely without a substantial wave election.
Despite being a relatively new arrival in the Senate race, Pappas has been strategizing for a hard-fought contest in this crucial battleground state, which has consistently favored Democrats under President Trump. During a recent conversation with Semafor, Pappas acknowledged the state's "purple" nature, highlighting that Democrats have made significant strides in winning what would traditionally be difficult races at the federal level.
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