New Hampshire’s GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
Summary
Two former senators, John E. Sununu and Scott Brown, are the main candidates in New Hampshire’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat. Voters seem comfortable choosing familiar names rather than new candidates for the November election.Key Facts
- John E. Sununu served three terms in the U.S. House and one term in the Senate before losing in 2008.
- Scott Brown previously represented Massachusetts in the Senate and is running again in New Hampshire.
- Jeanne Shaheen, the current Democratic senator, is retiring after three terms.
- Sununu has not been on a ballot for 18 years but is gaining support partly due to his brother Chris Sununu’s recent popularity as governor.
- New Hampshire Republican voters prefer established candidates, contrasting with a national trend favoring newcomers.
- Both Sununu and Brown are part of a group of former Congress members seeking to come back into office this election cycle.
- The Democratic primary features younger and more progressive candidates, presenting a clear contrast to the Republican race.
- Voters express a desire for leaders who focus on common ground rather than division.
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