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The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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The 2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate general election is set as a contest between Democratic nominee Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican nominee former Sen. John E. Sununu for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
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NYTimes – US Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in November Former senator John E Sununu triumphed on Tuesday in the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary Scott Brown, earning the GOP nod in what will likely be a must-win race if Democrats hope to seize the upper chamber. Sununu, 61, was the clear frontrunner in the GOP primary. He served one term in the Senate from 2003 to 2009…
NPR – Politics A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired by the Trump administration Department of Justice in July 2025. Comey sued the DOJ, claiming her dismissal was illegal. The judge noted she had worked on high-profile cases and received stellar reviews. The ruling adds to concerns about politically motivated firings at the DOJ.
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" television series and in several films, has died at age 90. His representative confirmed he died at his home in North Hollywood. Former co-star George Takei mourned his death in a Facebook post on Monday.
NPR – Politics President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, portraying him as a national-security threat and questioning his loyalty to the United States. El-Sayed, who is running for the US Senate, responded to the attacks, which were made at a Michigan rally with the midterm elections approaching.
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