John Sununu Faces Chris Pappas
New Hampshire primaries set a Sununu-Pappas Senate race and a House bid by Stefany Shaheen.
September 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 1:49pm ET
The New York TimesStefany Shaheen, Daughter of Democratic Senator, Wins House Primary in New Hampshire
CBS NewsStefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo win primaries in closely-watched New Hampshire congressional district, projects
New York PostSen. Jeanne Shaheen’s daughter Stefany wins nasty primary for New Hampshire House seat
New York MagazineNew Hampshire Could Be the GOP’s Sleeper Senate Win
ABC NewsFormer US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CBNFormer US Sen. John E. Sununu to Face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate Race
Straight Arrow NewsSununu, Pappas advance in New Hampshire's open Senate race
Breitbart NewsJohn Sununu Wins NH Republican Senate Nomination
Epoch TimesSen. Shaheen’s Daughter Narrowly Wins Primary for Pappas’ Open House Seat-1024x683.jpg "Photo: Liberty Nation")
Liberty NationIn New Hampshire, DSA Comes Up Short Again
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What happened
Former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu
John E. SununuAmerican politician (born 1964) won New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday with more than 69% of the vote, defeating former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown
Scott BrownAmerican diplomat and politician (born 1959). Sununu will face Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas
Chris PappasAmerican politician in New Hampshire (born 1980) for the open seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne ShaheenUnited States Senator from New Hampshire. In New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, Stefany Shaheen, Jeanne Shaheen’s daughter, narrowly won the Democratic primary to replace Pappas. Shaheen will run against Republican businessman Anthony DiLorenzo, who won the GOP nomination for the House seat.
New Hampshire Senate Race
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