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Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary

Pappas defeated Karishma Manzur and will advance to the general election for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat.

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 Wins Democratic New Hampshire Senate Primary

Outlets agree Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Karishma Manzur. Left-leaning outlets highlight the race’s possible representation milestone, noting a November win could make Pappas the first out gay man elected to the Senate. Center outlets present the nomination as setting up a closely watched fall contest and also cover disputes in the race for Pappas’s vacant House seat. Right-leaning outlets frame it as an establishment victory over a left-wing challenger and stress the Senate-control stakes, with some coverage highlighting Israel and AIPAC.

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