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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 01:21 · Updated 01:40

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Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu for New Hampshire’s open U.S. Senate seat, according to media projections. The result keeps the seat in Democratic hands as the party seeks control of the Senate.

  • Media projections said Pappas defeated Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race.
  • Pappas’s win preserves the seat for Democrats; reports described the result as relevant to the party’s effort to control the Senate.
  • The seat was open because Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was retiring.
  • The New York Post reported that Pappas would be the first openly gay male senator in U.S. history.
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Winner
Chris Pappas, Democrat; media projections reported his win.
Opponent
John Sununu, Republican and former senator.
Seat
New Hampshire’s open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Reported significance
The result kept the seat in Democratic hands as Democrats sought control of the Senate.
Historic distinction
The New York Post said Pappas would be the first openly gay male senator in U.S. history.

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