AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSenate Race: Democrat Chris Pappas defeated former Sen. John Sununu to keep retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s seat in Democratic hands. With about 22% of votes counted, Pappas led 60% to 38%; Sununu conceded. Pappas will be the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate. National Stakes: Pappas’s win joined Democratic victories in Georgia and North Carolina as the party sought to break Republicans’ Senate majority. Control of the chamber remained uncertain as votes were counted elsewhere. Turnout: New Hampshire reported strong Election Day participation. Some Keene polling places set turnout records, and 425 voters registered on Election Day in one ward. State officials selected nine towns and city wards for post-election ballot-counting audits.
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