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Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary

Manzur lost the primary but made support for Israel and Pappas’s donor backing central issues in her challenge.

Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary
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Chris Pappas defeated Karishma Manzur in New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican John Sununu in the general election. The contest featured debate over Pappas’s support for Israel and donations from pro-Israel-aligned donors.

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Chris Pappas
D · NH-1

House member who won the Democratic Senate primary

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Donald Trump
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Kamala Harris
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Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

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Chris Pappas Wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate Primary

Representative Chris Pappas defeated challenger Karishma Manzur in New Hampshire's Democratic Senate primary to secure the party's nomination. Center outlets focus on polling and candidate messages in a tightening primary contest. Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, highlight ideological divides, framing the outcome as an establishment victory over a "socialist challenger."

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