Chris Pappas Reverses Polling Trend in New Hampshire Senate Race
The new poll shows a flip in possible momentum in Democrats' favor less than 6 weeks out from Election Day.
In the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race, Democrat Chris Pappas has reversed a recent polling trend, now leading Republican John E. Sununu, according to a new survey from the University of New Hampshire. Pappas leads with 50 percent support, compared to Sununu's 42 percent, after Sununu was previously ahead in August. The race is currently rated as a toss-up by the Cook Political Report, and Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen is set to retire, opening the seat for the November general election.
Sununu previously represented the state in the Senate from 2003 to 2009. The University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll surveyed 1,418 likely general election voters from September 17 to September 21, with a margin of error of 2.6 percent. In August, Sununu led 45 percent to Pappas' 43 percent, with 5 percent undecided. The poll was within the margin of error, making it a statistical tie.
Another co-efficient poll earlier this month also had the race tied at 46 percent each, with 9 percent undecided. Pappas' favorability rating is 33 percent, with 47 percent unfavorable, while 17 percent are neutral. Sununu's favorability is 34 percent, with 49 percent unfavorable, and 13 percent neutral. The race has become a focal point for national Republicans, who are ahead by $20 million in the state, according to Cook.
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