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Sununu Launches Senate Campaign, Leads GOP Primary Polls

10/22/2025

Summary

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John E. Sununu launched his campaign for the New Hampshire Senate seat on October 22, 2025, seeking to succeed retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Sununu criticized Congress for its dysfunction and aims to "get things done."
Polls show Sununu leading former Senator Scott Brown by 23 points in the GOP primary, despite Brown's pro-Trump stance.
Democratic frontrunner Chris Pappas has a slight edge over Sununu in hypothetical matchups, with support from Shaheen.

History

Historical Context

In the 2010 New Hampshire Senate election, Republican Kelly Ayotte won an open seat with 60% of the vote against Democrat Paul Hodes, reflecting a shift in the state's political landscape. This election followed a trend of Democratic gains in previous years, as Ayotte's victory marked the last time Republicans won a Senate seat in New Hampshire, highlighting ongoing political realignments.

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Story summary

John E. Sununu launched his campaign for the New Hampshire Senate seat on October 22, 2025, seeking to succeed retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Sununu criticized Congress for its dysfunction and aims to "get things done."
Polls show Sununu leading former Senator Scott Brown by 23 points in the GOP primary, despite Brown's pro-Trump stance.
Democratic frontrunner Chris Pappas has a slight edge over Sununu in hypothetical matchups, with support from Shaheen.

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