Pappas wins Senate seat after early concession from Sununu

By: Sophie Levenson

Outlets: Valley News

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 131

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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Congressman Chris Pappas earned a seat in the U.S. Senate after a heated race against former Republican Senator John Sununu defined by expensive and prolific attack ads from both sides.

Pappas won with 60.6% of the vote. The Associated Press called the race at 8:20 with only 20% of votes counted, after Sununu conceded early.

The Manchester native will become the first openly gay man to serve in the U.S. Senate.

Their race was one of seven tabbed …

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