September 15, 2026 | Commentary | Kristen Cianci

NEW: NH Senate Rating Changed to ‘Toss Up’

Commentary

The New Hampshire Senate race has officially been rated a toss-up race by Cook Political Report.


This follows the latest polling, which has Republican nominee John E. Sununu neck-and-neck with struggling Democrat Chris Pappas.



Pappas is failing to build consensus in his own party and his primary challenger, Karishma Manzur, has refused to endorse his campaign.


Republicans have united around Sununu, and the Republican National Committee is all in on flipping this seat.


“Democrats nominated a weak candidate with a dismal record who is failing right out of the gate. John Sununu has the vision, experience, and energy to flip this seat and send Chris Pappas packing.” – RNC Spokesperson Kristen Cianci


As a reminder, Pappas: