NH Governor Rules Out 2022 Senate Bid — Potential Blow to Republicans’ Hope to Flip the Chamber
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) is ruling out a run for U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterms, saying he will run for reelection instead. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sununu said he has heard from many people urging…
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) is ruling out a run for U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterms, saying he will run for reelection instead.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sununu said he has heard from many people urging him to run for Senate.
However, he said, “The Senate is clearly a very different place in terms of expectations, accountability, successes. As governor, the job really demands a 24/7 accountability. The people of our state deserve nothing less, and it’s where you can be the most impactful.”
Sununu argued he can have an “incredibly direct and positive impact” on the residents of New Hampshire as governor.
“Not so much so in the Senate. It’s a much slower pace. And frankly, too often, doing nothing is considered a win. And I appreciate those that understand the need for more managers in Washington,” he continued.
The governor added, “My responsibility is not to the gridlock and Politics of Washington. It’s to the citizens of New Hampshire. And I’d rather push myself 120 miles per hour delivering wins for New Hampshire than to slow down, end up on Capitol Hill debating partisan Politics without results.”
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The Senate is currently divided 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, and Sununu was seen as one of Republicans’ best shots to flip a Senate seat in the 2022 midterms.