Summary
A poll shows that former Senator John E. Sununu is slightly behind Democratic Representative Chris Pappas in the race for the New Hampshire Senate seat. This seat is open because Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring, and the outcome could impact which party controls the Senate. The poll indicates a close race, but Pappas holds a slight lead over Sununu.
Key Facts
- The race is for the New Hampshire Senate seat, open due to Senator Jeanne Shaheen's retirement.
- The poll shows Republican John E. Sununu trailing Democrat Chris Pappas by a small margin.
- Sununu led the Republican primary poll against former Senator Scott Brown.
- Pappas had a significant lead in the Democratic primary poll.
- The poll surveyed 2,239 New Hampshire residents with a margin of error of 2.1 percent.
- The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections mark the race as leaning Democratic.
- The New Hampshire primary is scheduled for September 8, with the general election on November 3.
