Chris Pappas Takes Lead in New Hampshire Senate Race Against Sununu

Representative Chris Pappas holds a slight lead over former Governor John Sununu in the closely watched New Hampshire Senate race. The contest is considered a critical battleground for control of the US Senate in the upcoming elections.

9 Sept, 00:01 — 9 Sept, 04:22

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Why this matters

New Hampshire has historically been a swing state with significant influence in presidential and congressional elections. This specific Senate race is pivotal because it pits two prominent New Hampshire political figures against each other in a contest that could decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Key entitiesChris Pappas John E. Sununu Maura Sullivan Stefany Shaheen

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What sources agree on

Chris Pappas is the Democratic nominee for the New Hampshire Senate seat
John E. Sununu is the Republican nominee for the New Hampshire Senate seat
The race is considered a key battleground for Senate control

Key claims3 agreed

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Chris Pappas will face John E. Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race

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Chris Pappas is vacating his House seat to run for Senate

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The race determines which party controls the Senate after the November midterms

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Focus of coverage

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Highlights the competitive Democratic primary and Pappas's slight lead over Maura Sullivan

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Focuses primarily on the confirmed general election matchup and its national significance

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Details on the remaining Democratic primary candidates (Maura Sullivan) and polling margins

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Fox NewsMixed48m ago

State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race

Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan remain locked in a too-close-to-call New Hampshire primary as Chris Pappas vacates the seat for a Senate bid.

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

Rep. Chris Pappas will face former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects - CNN

Rep. Chris Pappas will face former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects CNN

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Coverage Timeline

First report: CNN · 9 Sept, 00:01|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h

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CNN9 Sept, 00:01First to report

Rep. Chris Pappas will face former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects - CNN

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naftemporiki9 Sept, 03:45

ΗΠΑ: Κλείδωσε μία από τις κρίσιμες μάχες για τη Γερουσία – Κρις Πάππας εναντίον Τζον Σουνούνου στο Νιου Χάμσαϊρ

Fox News9 Sept, 04:22Latest update

Chris Pappas Takes Lead in New Hampshire Senate Race Against Sununu

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State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race

Rep. Chris Pappas will face former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects - CNN

Coverage Timeline

Rep. Chris Pappas will face former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projects - CNN

ΗΠΑ: Κλείδωσε μία από τις κρίσιμες μάχες για τη Γερουσία – Κρις Πάππας εναντίον Τζον Σουνούνου στο Νιου Χάμσαϊρ

State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race

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