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Trump endorses John E. Sununu over Scott Brown in New Hampshire Senate race

Brown responded to Trump’s endorsement of Sununu by arguing that New Hampshire voters deserve a choice between the candidates.

Trump endorses John E. Sununu over Scott Brown in New Hampshire Senate race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed John E. Sununu over Scott Brown in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary. The article describes the endorsement as a boost for Sununu amid polling and fundraising advantages, while Brown said voters deserve a choice.

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Republican Senate candidate opposing Sununu in the primary

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Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

Sununu's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Sununu

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator from Georgia

Democratic Senate candidate in New Hampshire

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader aligned with the Senate Leadership Fund

Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

Democratic senator retiring from the seat

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator and Senate Republicans’ campaign leader

ALSO MENTIONED  Chris Sununu, Former New Hampshire governor; George H.W. Bush, Former president; John H. Sununu, Former New Hampshire governor and former White House chief of staff; John Kasich, Former Ohio governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate; Nikki Haley, Former ambassador and former South Carolina governor; Pappas, Four-term congressman representing eastern New Hampshire and Democratic Senate candidate

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Trump Endorses John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed John E. Sununu over Scott Brown in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary. Brown said he would continue his campaign and argued voters deserve a choice. Center outlets describe the endorsement as a boost for Sununu and report Brown plans to stay in, with one analysis questioning Brown’s prospects. Right-leaning outlets likewise present the endorsement as a boost for Sununu, while noting Brown’s case that voters deserve a choice.

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