Trump’s influence puts Senate races in focus

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 09:44 · Updated 10:16

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Reports examine how President Donald Trump’s role in Republican politics and voter concerns about war and prices are shaping the Senate midterm landscape. In New Hampshire, Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John Sununu are competing for an open seat in a state where voters often split their tickets.

In New Hampshire, Pappas and Sununu are competing to replace retiring Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen. Polling described in the report showed the race close in September, then gave Pappas a narrow advantage in most polls.
The New Hampshire report says voters’ views of Trump, energy costs and the war with Iran feature in the campaign, while the state’s record of voting for candidates from both parties complicates predictions.
The national report attributes increased Republican Senate exposure to Trump’s personnel and political decisions, as well as tariffs and the Iran war; it says Republicans could lose up to three seats and retain control.

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Key facts

New Hampshire seat: The contest is to replace retiring Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Candidates: Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John Sununu are the nominees.
Trump approval in New Hampshire: A recent University of New Hampshire poll cited in the report put it at 32%.
Senate control: The national report says Republicans can lose up to three seats and retain control.