New Hampshire Representative Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, according to polling released on October 6, 2026. The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) survey, commissioned by AARP, indicates that Pappas holds a 7-point advantage over Sununu among likely voters in New Hampshire.
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Poll shows Chris Pappas leading John Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race
A recent poll from the New Hampshire Institute of Politics shows Democratic Representative Chris Pappas leading Republican nominee John E. Sununu by 7 points in the New Hampshire Senate race. The poll was commissioned by AARP and released on October 6, 2026.
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