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New Hampshire's GOP Primary Features Two Familiar Names From the Past, and Voters Are Fine with That
The former senators are leaning on name recognition and comeback campaigns as Democrats field younger and more progressive contenders.
On Tuesday, New Hampshire voters will choose between Former Sen. John Sununu and Former Sen. Brown in the Republican Senate primary, bucking national anti-establishment trends with two comeback candidates.
Sununu and Brown are among 27 former members of Congress mounting comeback campaigns this year. Sununu frequently faces voter confusion with his younger brother, Chris, whose eight-year tenure as governor ended last year.
President Donald Trump endorsed Sununu in February, though Brown served as his ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Despite the endorsement, Trump remains a largely peripheral figure in this race, according to university political experts.
Democratic primary voters reflect an anti-establishment trend, contrasting sharply with Republican focus on familiar names. Research scientist Karishma Manzur and four-term Rep. Chris Pappas both cast themselves as fighters against corruption.
November Tuesday's general election will test the Republican nominee against national demands for a course correction. Voters have expressed desire for stability, with some supporting candidates based on proven experience and background.