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Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race, avoiding Republican flip

The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, The Guardian UK, ABC News (US), CBS News.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to The Guardian, Democrat Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman, has won New Hampshire's US Senate race, keeping the open seat in Democratic hands and avoiding a Republican flip. The Guardian UK adds that the win makes him the first out gay senator from the state. ABC News reported that Pappas addressed supporters after it projected him the winner. CBS News also projected the win, defeating former Republican Sen. John Sununu. The Guardian said Pappas campaigned against Sununu on serving as a bulwark against the Trump administration. The story is developing.

Key points

  • The Guardian World reported that Chris Pappas, a four-term Democratic congressman, has won New Hampshire's US Senate race.
  • The Guardian UK reported that the win makes Pappas the first out gay senator.
  • ABC News said Pappas addressed supporters after it projected him the winner of the race.
  • CBS News projected that Pappas will win, defeating former Republican Sen. John Sununu.
  • The Guardian said Pappas's campaign focused on serving as a bulwark against the Trump administration.

What we know

  • Chris Pappas, a four-term Democratic congressman, has won New Hampshire's US Senate race, according to The Guardian.
  • The seat was open and remains in Democratic hands, according to The Guardian and CBS News.
  • ABC News projected Pappas the winner and reported he addressed supporters afterward.
  • CBS News projected Pappas will defeat former Republican Sen. John Sununu.

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Who is covering it

  1. The Guardian World United Kingdom Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race, avoiding Republican flip Pappas focused campaign against Republican John Sununu on serving as a bulwark against Trump administration US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Chris Pappas, the four-term Democratic congressman, has won New Hampshire’s US Senate race, protecting the open seat f 2 h ago · Tier 2
  2. The Guardian UK United Kingdom Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race to become first out gay senator Pappas focused campaign against Republican John Sununu on serving as a bulwark against Trump administration US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Chris Pappas, the four-term Democratic congressman, has won New Hampshire’s US Senate race, protecting the open seat f 2 h ago · Tier 2
  3. ABC News (US) United States WATCH: Chris Pappas addresses supporters after projected win in New Hampshire Senate race Democrat Chris Pappas addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the New Hampshire Senate race, holding the seat for the party. 2 h ago · Tier 3
  4. CBS News United States Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire 2026 Senate election Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control. 2 h ago · Tier 3

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