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New Hampshire · U.S. Senate in New Hampshire · Updated Oct 16, 2026

John E. Sununu

Republican

Former U.S. senator from this seat (2003–2009)

2026 race · U.S. Senate in New Hampshire

6% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

94%6%

9% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

91%9%
● Chris Pappas● John E. Sununu
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Background

Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
3 (2 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in New Hampshire, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2008

    U.S. Senate Nov 4, 2008

    R · 45.3% · 314,403 votes

    Lost
  2. 2002

    U.S. Senate Nov 5, 2002

    R · 51.1% · 227,229 votes

    Won
  3. 2000

    U.S. House · NH-1 Nov 7, 2000

    R · 52.9% · 150,609 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$5.3M
From individuals
$3M
Spent
$2.8M
Cash on hand
$2.5M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026