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New Hampshire U.S. Senate

November 3rdToo early to call

Candidates

Odds last updated October 22nd, 7:30 PM ET

  • Chris Pappas portrait

    Chris Pappas (D)

    91.4% chance to win

    Four-term congressman from New Hampshire's 1st District and front-runner for the Democratic nomination; runs as a pragmatic problem-solver. (Primary Sept 8.)

    Vote totals pending

  • John E. Sununu portrait

    John E. Sununu (R)

    8.6% chance to win

    Former U.S. senator (2003-2009) and son of ex-governor John H. Sununu; the GOP establishment favorite ahead of the September 8 primary.

    Vote totals pending

Why this race matters

Open seat with Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen retiring. The September 8 primaries are not yet settled, but Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and former Republican Senator John E. Sununu are the clear front-runners for a marquee general-election matchup in a swing state.