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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race, boosting Democratic control hopes

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Chris Pappas has won the New Hampshire Senate race, defeating John Sununu and securing the seat for the Democratic Party. This victory is significant as it could influence the balance of power in the United States Senate. Pappas' win was anticipated by most polls, despite efforts by Republican leadership, including Senator John Thune, to support Sununu's campaign. AI

RANK_REASON Election results impacting control of a legislative body. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race, boosting Democratic control hopes

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Democrats beat back GOP Senate challenge in N.H. with Pappas win

    <p>Democratic Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/27/chris-pappas-new-hampshire-senate" target="_blank">Chris Pappas</a> defeated former GOP Sen. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/05/senate-thune-republicans-new-hampshire-sununu" target="_blank">John Sununu</a> in th…

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