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Midterms 2026 · US Senate

New Hampshire Senate race: Chris Pappas vs John E. Sununu

How the candidates in the New Hampshire Senate race are arguing their case, read the same way for each of them. Updated every 15 minutes until election day, 3 November 2026.

Cook Political Report rating: Toss-up

CP

Chris Pappas

Democrat

Absolutes0.6
Threat & fear0.3
Labeling0.2

Hostility this week 0.3 / 10, 0.9 below their usual 1.2.

Audience impact, 30 days: +0.9 leans reassuring

21 Oct 2026 · Bluesky

I introduced the Energy Burden Tax Credit Act because no family should ever wonder if they can afford to keep their home warm during the winter months. This legislation creates a new energy tax credit to put money back in people’s pockets.
Absolutes

Audience impact 0 neutral

20 Oct 2026 · Bluesky

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence affects people in every community, and #Every1KnowsSome1 who has been impacted by abuse. I’m fighting to support survivors and deliver our communities increased resources to serve them. #DVAM2026

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

20 Oct 2026 · Bluesky

We are building tomorrow’s American manufacturing sector and workforce right here in New Hampshire. It was great to see everyone at this event, from the young people excited about the future to our leaders in the field today. www.nhbr.com/building-tom...
Absolutes

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

19 Oct 2026 · Bluesky

I joined the New Hampshire Women's Foundation to celebrate some inspiring women of our state, including honoring @shaheen.senate.gov for her trailblazing leadership. Thank you to all the women who make our state great!

Audience impact +3 reassures or unites

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John E. Sununu

Republican

Threat & fear0.7
Absolutes0.7

Hostility this week 2.1 / 10 (too little history yet for a personal norm).

Audience impact, 30 days: −0.4 neutral

21 Oct 2026 · NHPR politics

He’s bringing in Gavin Newsom; I don’t know what that has to do with New Hampshire. New Hampshire is about town to town, person to person campaigning, visiting with small businesses and avoiding some of the crazy chaos and partisanship that’s prevented us…
Threat & fear

Audience impact −1 leans negative

20 Oct 2026 · Bangor Daily News

I’ve never even met the man. When the president’s policies are bad for New Hampshire, I’ll oppose them.
Absolutes

Audience impact 0 neutral

13 Oct 2026 · NHPR politics

Chris Pappas has been in Congress for eight years. He’s attempted very little, and accomplished even less.

Audience impact −3 alarms or divides

5 Oct 2026 · thedailybeast.com

makes America and the Western Hemisphere safer, and will allow him to be brought to justice for his crimes.

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

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