Democrat Chris Pappas wins NH Senate seat

Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s open US Senate seat by defeating Republican John Sununu. The victory preserves a crucial seat for Democrats as they battle for control of the chamber amid rising energy prices.

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Democratic US Senate candidate Chris Pappas speaks to members of the media after voting in the US midterm elections at Webster Elementary School in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Democrat Chris Pappas won an open US Senate seat in the United States on Tuesday evening, defeating Republican John Sununu and defending a key majority seat.