New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes
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- New Hampshire voters are holding primaries to determine the candidates for a closely watched Senate race following Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s retirement.
- Congressman Chris Pappas has a substantial fundraising advantage over progressive challenger Karishma Manzur, but Manzur has gained ground.
- Republicans view the open seat as a potential pickup, and Democrats need to defend it to retain hopes of reclaiming the Senate.
New Hampshire’s Senate primaries will shape a contest Democrats can scarcely afford to lose. The open seat emerged after Jeanne Shaheen, the state’s three-term Democratic senator, announced her retirement at age 79.
Chris Pappas, a centrist congressman who represents New Hampshire’s First District, is seeking the Democratic nomination. He enters the final stretch with more than $4 million in cash on hand, according to his latest filings, giving him a clear financial edge.
His main challenger is Dr Karishma Manzur, a scientist and progressive activist who has never held public office. Despite that disadvantage, Manzur has gained ground in the primary campaign.
Republicans are watching for a chance to flip the seat. Democrats must defend it if they are to have any realistic prospect of reclaiming the upper chamber.
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