US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries

Voters cast their ballots in the primary for midterm elections at Sanbornton Town Hall, New Hampshire, US, September 8, 2026. New Hampshire voters have not elected a Republican senator since 2010, potentially losing a Democratic Senate seat in the November midterms [CJ Gunther/Getty via AFP] 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026 Republican John E Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas have won their primary elections in New Hampshire and will compete for a United States Senate seat that could flip the chamber in November.