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New Hampshire voters have set the matchup for one of this fall's key U.S. Senate races
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Former Republican Senator John Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas won their party's
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nominations Tuesday. They'll compete for the open seat held by retiring Democratic Senator
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Gene Shaheen. Republicans currently hold 53 seats. Democrats need a net gain of four to take control
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Sununu previously served in both the House and Senate. His father and brother each served as governor of New Hampshire
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To everyone who voted for a different candidate in the primary, those that didn't come out to vote, I'm asking you, join us
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Reject the chaos in Washington. Give the granted state a senator who'll put the people of New Hampshire first every single day
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Pappas has represented New Hampshire in the House since 2019 and campaigned as an independent voice for New Hampshire
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Voters also set the governor's race. NBC News projects Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte will face Democrat Cindy Warmington as Ayotte seeks a second two-year term
