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Sununu Opts Out of 2026 Senate Race, Shifting Focus

4/8/2025

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Chris Sununu, the former governor of New Hampshire, has decided to forgo a Senate run in 2026, despite pressure from Trump and GOP leaders. This pivotal choice reshapes the race to fill retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen's seat, placing Democratic contenders Chris Pappas, who has declared his candidacy, and Maggie Goodlander in the spotlight.

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Chris Sununu, the former governor of New Hampshire, has decided to forgo a Senate run in 2026, despite pressure from Trump and GOP leaders. This pivotal choice reshapes the race to fill retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen's seat, placing Democratic contenders Chris Pappas, who has declared his candidacy, and Maggie Goodlander in the spotlight.