New Hampshire primary underway as candidates vie for key Senate seat - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Brown said his New Hampshire roots and community involvement underpin his campaign for the Senate seat.

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New Hampshire’s Senate primary is underway, with Republican and Democratic candidates campaigning for the seat Jeanne Shaheen is leaving. Candidates Scott Brown, John Sununu, Chris Pappas and Karishma Manzur described their campaigns and priorities.
New Hampshire voters began casting ballots in the primary for the Senate seat being vacated by Jeanne Shaheen. Republican candidates Scott Brown and John Sununu discussed their ties to the state and their campaigns; Sununu said he is emphasizing affordability and reform in Washington.
On the Democratic side, Chris Pappas campaigned with Shaheen, who called him the best candidate to continue her work. Pappas spoke about his work on behalf of the state, while Karishma Manzur criticized the influence of corporations, PACs and lobbyists. The article also lists other candidates on both party ballots.
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SWIPE →Democratic Senate candidate campaigning with Jeanne Shaheen
Pappas's version of this story ↗Republican Senate candidate campaigning for the seat
Sununu's version of this story ↗Democratic Senate candidate campaigning for the seat
Manzur's version of this story ↗Democratic Senate candidate listed on the primary ballot
Outgoing senator who campaigned with Pappas and endorsed him
Republican Senate candidate listed on the primary ballot
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7 OUTLETSCenter articles place Brown and John Sununu among the contenders for the Republican Senate nomination in New Hampshire’s primary, alongside contests for other offices. Center outlets take a similar informational approach, presenting Brown’s race as part of a wider primary guide and emphasizing matchups and voting or results procedures.
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- Yahoo News · New Hampshire Senate Primary: Sununu beats Brown, Pappas beats Manzur
- Theepochtimes · New Hampshire Primary: Voters to Set Senate, House, and Governor Matchups
- myMotherLode.com - The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate · AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire's state primary
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