Politics
New Hampshire holds primary elections for open Senate seat
Voters cast ballots to fill the seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen, The Guardian reports.
The short version
- New Hampshire primary elections are underway to select candidates for the Senate seat left open by retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.[The Guardian]
- Democratic Representative Chris Pappas entered the late stage of his primary campaign backed by over $4 million in cash.[The Guardian]
- Donald Trump endorsed former senator John E. Sununu in the Republican primary contest.[The Guardian]
- The upcoming general election matchup will determine whether Democrats retain the open seat.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Three-term incumbent Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced her retirement, opening the New Hampshire Senate seat.[The Guardian]
- Democratic candidate Chris Pappas held more than $4 million in campaign cash entering the final stretch.[The Guardian]
- Donald Trump endorsed former senator John E. Sununu in the Republican primary race.[The Guardian]
- An RNC spokesperson asserted that Sununu is well-positioned to defeat Pappas in the general election.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The eventual winners of the primary contests and the ultimate general election outcome remain undetermined.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopesThe Guardian - World