Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary

Democrat Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Nomination

New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up as a two-front battle: Democrat Chris Pappas remains the front-runner in the primary with strong fundraising and high-profile endorsements, while progressive challenger Karishma Manzur has closed the gap and gained momentum. On the Republican side, former Sen. John Sununu leads the open-seat contest, buoyed by a Trump endorsement, as both parties eye a potentially competitive general election for Shaheen’s seat.

Pappas, Manzur Clash in Tightening Senate Primary

New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate primary between Rep. Chris Pappas and Karishma Manzur is tightening, with polls showing narrowing margins and campaigns arguing over candidates who can beat MAGA-backed rivals while addressing money in politics. Across the broader contest, GOP frontrunner John Sununu remains a competitive foil, and analysts note a surprisingly tight landscape that could leave room for a late surge or a third candidate in the NH race and related House contests.

Dem Congressman Launches Bid To Replace Retiring Dem Sen In Crucial Race

Democratic New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas announced Thursday that he is launching a bid in New Hampshire’s 2026 Senate race. Pappas claimed in a video statement announcing his candidacy that New Hampshire “needs a…