Pappas and Sununu to face off in November for New Hampshire Senate seat

NPR | By Josh Rogers,

Michel Martin

Published September 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

Former Sen. John Sununu will face Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's Senate race in November. The race is one of the most competitive in the midterms and could help determine control of the Senate.

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