Chris Pappas projected to win New Hampshire Democratic nomination to the US Senate

US Rep. Chris Pappas won the New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating progressive challenger Karishma Manzur with 61.9% of the vote to her 36.1%, as the Associated Press called the race an hour after polls closed. Pappas, a four-term congressman, will face former Sen. John Sununu in the general election for the seat of retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Criticism of Israeli leadership and AIPAC featured prominently in the primary messaging from both candidates.

US Rep. Chris Pappas won the New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating progressive challenger Karishma Manzur by a wide margin. The Associated Press called the race an hour after polls closed, with Pappas at 61.9% and Manzur at 36.1% (22% of ballots counted). Pappas, a four-term congressman seen as the establishment candidate, will face former Sen. John Sununu in the general election for the seat of retiring three-term Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. The article notes that criticism of Israeli leadership and AIPAC featured prominently in the primary messaging from both candidates. In related races, Rep. Maggie Goodlander won the 2nd congressional district primary, while the 1st district race between Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan remained too close to call.