New Hampshire is emerging as a key state to watch as the primary season wraps up, with Rep. Chris Pappas clinching the Democratic nod last night to face former Sen. John E. Sununu (R) in the general election in November. By most accounts, Democrats should be in a good position to keep the blue-leaning seat, which will be vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D), and strategists say the national mood and President Trump’s record-low approval ratings should help Pappas. Read more: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/6078174-new-hampshire-senate-battleground-2026-midterms-pappas-sununu/ #NewHampshire #JohnESununu #Senate #ChrisPappas #MidtermElections
Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu won their New Hampshire Senate primaries, setting up a November race for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
The U.S. Senate race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman. Stefany Shaheen, a senator’s daughter, eked out a win in a House primary.
LiveNOW is learning more this Tuesday as former Sen. John E. Sununu won the GOP Senate nomination in New Hampshire. Political analysts are saying that this race has the potential to determine if Republicans keep control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. Sununu will now face off in the general election against four-term Rep. Chris Pappas who won the Democratic nomination in the state.
The president endorsed Sununu, whose brother is former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, in February, touting him as an "American First patriot" and as the candidate with the strongest backing among conservative leaders in the state.
The suspect pleaded not guilty to assault and inducing panic after pushing through a crowd toward Amy Acton. He was accused of knocking down two elderly people.
Eight Republicans are hoping to replace Shaheen, a three-term Democrat, which includes John E. Sununu and Scott Brown, both of whom she previously defeated.
An alleged assailant forced his way Sunday toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a county fair, officials and witnesses said. Authorities said he was carrying two pistols and a Taser.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly lunging at Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor in Ohio, at a campaign event yesterday. Acton was not injured in the incident. Peter Alexander has more details.
