New Hampshire GOP primary favors familiar faces over anti-establishment trend

New Hampshire Republicans are preparing to choose between former U.S. senators John Sununu and Scott Brown in an eight-candidate primary for the state’s open Senate seat, favoring familiar figures despite a national Republican shift toward anti-establishment candidates. Sununu, who has been out of office for 18 years, is benefiting from the popularity of his brother, former Gov. Chris Sununu, while Brown argues that his experience—including being a grandfather—gives him an advantage. Their comeback bids contrast with a Democratic primary featuring younger and more progressive candidates, setting up a potentially stark general-election matchup.