New Hampshire primary underway as candidates vie for key Senate seat - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Pappas campaigned with Shaheen and described his work on behalf of New Hampshire.

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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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Sununu's version of this story ↗Democratic Senate candidate campaigning for the seat
Manzur's version of this story ↗Republican Senate candidate campaigning for the seat
Brown'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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39 OUTLETSChris Pappas and John Sununu won their party primaries in New Hampshire and will face each other for the open Senate seat. Coverage also presents the general-election race as potentially consequential for control of the Senate. Center outlets largely report the results and matchup in straightforward terms, including candidates’ criticisms of one another. Right-leaning outlets also cover the matchup, while some give more weight to ideological divisions in the Democratic contest and Republican prospects.
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