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Pappas Leads New Hampshire Senate Primary Over Manzur

9/9/2026

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Manzur Enters Senate Primary

New Hampshire held its primary on September 8 2026 to select nominees for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House and state offices.
Democrats warned the open Senate seat could slip from their control, citing the $17 million-plus race and a progressive challenger exposing corporate donor influence.
Dr. Karishma Manzur, a activist, entered the Senate primary with no prior elected office.
Rep. Chris Pappas was accused of taking contributions from pro-Israel donors and corporate committees.

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Pappas Leads

New Hampshire held its primary on Sept 8 2026, selecting nominees for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House and state offices.
Candidates stressed independence, with John Sununu rejecting outside help, while senator Scott Brown said he is beholden to President Donald Trump and outside groups.
Incumbent Governor Kelly Ayotte runs for a second two-year term with no serious opposition.
Rep. Chris Pappas leads the Senate primary with endorsements from Kamala Harris and Democrats.

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Manzur Gains

Voters in New Hampshire held a primary on Sept 8 2026 to select nominees for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House and offices.
Coverage highlights the narrowing gap between Democratic front-runner Rep. Chris Pappas and progressive challenger Dr. Karishma Manzur, 47% versus 34%, in Senate primary.
Rep. Chris Pappas, in the race since April 2025, has $4.25 million cash.
Dr. Karishma Manzur, a DSA member, raised $415,000 and criticizes Israeli government and AIPAC donors.

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Campaign spending for the Senate primaries in New Hampshire exceeded $17 million, according to insiders.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

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Manzur Enters Senate Primary

New Hampshire held its primary on September 8 2026 to select nominees for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House and state offices.
Democrats warned the open Senate seat could slip from their control, citing the $17 million-plus race and a progressive challenger exposing corporate donor influence.
Dr. Karishma Manzur, a activist, entered the Senate primary with no prior elected office.
Rep. Chris Pappas was accused of taking contributions from pro-Israel donors and corporate committees.

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