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Trump endorses John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate primary

Trump’s endorsement is a significant boost for Sununu in the New Hampshire Republican primary.

Trump endorses John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed John Sununu in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary, a boost for the former senator as he competes with Scott Brown. The eventual Republican nominee will face Rep. Chris Pappas in the general election.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Sununu in the Republican primary

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Republican Senate candidate endorsed by President Trump

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Republican Senate candidate competing with Sununu in the primary

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader whose aligned political network supports Sununu

Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

Senator retiring from the seat sought by the candidates

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator who leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, a Sununu backer

Chris Pappas
D · NH-1

Representative and Democratic Senate candidate expected to face the Republican primary winner

ALSO MENTIONED  Chris Sununu, Former governor of New Hampshire and John Sununu’s younger brother

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Trump Endorses John Sununu for New Hampshire Senate Bid

Outlets agree that Trump endorsed John Sununu in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary. Center outlets describe the endorsement as a possible boost for Sununu and place it in the broader primary and general-election context. Right-leaning outlets likewise center Trump’s endorsement, while adding activist criticism or his possible Texas endorsement.

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