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Democrat Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race, Makes History as First Openly Gay Male Senator

Pappas defeated John E. Sununu after raising more than $15 million and keeping a key Democratic seat in the Senate.

  • On Tuesday, Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu in New Hampshire's Senate race, becoming the first out gay man elected to the United States Senate.
  • The contest for the open seat, vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, became one of several competitive elections determining control of the Senate.
  • Pappas outraised Sununu by over $15 million, fueling a campaign where Republicans labeled him a 'puppet' and Democrats highlighted Sununu's connections to the Epstein files.
  • Pappas' win protects a vulnerable seat for Democrats, who need to gain four seats to clinch a majority in the Senate.
  • The Senate's new composition will shape the legislative agenda for the remainder of President Donald Trump's second presidency, as voters expressed deep divisions over economic and social policies.
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wfmd.com broke the news on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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