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Coverage dated October 21, 2025

Rating change: Sununu’s entry boosts Republican chances in New Hampshire

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Inside Elections is changing the rating of the Senate race in New Hampshire to Tilt Democratic after former Sen. John E. Sununu's entrance.

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  1. WHDH Boston

    Ex-US Sen. John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire for the seat he lost in 2008 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost

  2. Washington Examiner

    John Sununu announces bid for New Hampshire Senate seat (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former Sen. John Sununu announced his bid to reclaim New Hampshire's Senate seat, after he was ousted in 2008.

  3. Roll Call

    Rating change: Sununu’s entry boosts Republican chances in New Hampshire (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Inside Elections is changing the rating of the Senate race in New Hampshire to Tilt Democratic after former Sen. John E. Sununu's entrance.

  4. The Hill

    John Sununu launches Senate bid in New Hampshire (opens The Hill)

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    Former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) officially entered the state’s 2026 Senate race Wednesday. Sununu, 61, previously represented the Granite State from 2003-2009. He has not held elected office since Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen spoiled his bid for a second term.

  5. Bangor Daily News

    Ex-US Sen. John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire for the seat he lost in 2008 (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly

  6. NBC News

    Former GOP Sen. John Sununu announces Senate bid for New Hampshire seat (opens NBC News)

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    Former Republican Sen. John Sununu announced his campaign for New Hampshire’s Senate seat this morning, jumping into a competitive primary ahead of an open battleground race next November

  7. Roll Call

    John Sununu launches Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire will run for his old seat in 2026, he announced Wednesday.

  8. Townhall

    Guess Which Republican Wants His Senate Seat Back (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    John Sununu announces run for Senate seat in New Hampshire, aiming to lower political tensions.

  9. Newsweek

    John Sununu chances of beating Chris Pappas for New Hampshire Senate—Polls (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Former New Hampshire Senator John Sununu announced his bid to reclaim his old seat on Wednesday.

  10. The Boston Globe

    John E. Sununu launches US Senate bid in New Hampshire, taking on Scott Brown for GOP nomination (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Sununu’s candidacy could energize Republican hopes of reclaiming the seat, as his party seeks to keep their majority after the midterm elections.

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