John E. Sununu
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Associated Press (via KTAR)Establishment candidates John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas pitch change in New Hampshire Senate raceNov 2, 2026
The Boston GlobeFive takeaways from the N.H. Senate debateOct 29, 2026
The Boston GlobeCancellation leaves just one more debate in competitive N.H. race for US SenateOct 22, 2026
WCAXCampaign Countdown: Pappas, Sununu face off for NH Senate seatOct 20, 2026
Overview
John E. Sununu is a Republican former U.S. senator from New Hampshire. He served in the U.S. House from 1997 to 2003 and in the Senate from 2003 to 2009, losing his seat in 2008 to Jeanne Shaheen. He holds engineering degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard, and is the son and brother of former New Hampshire governors. citizenscount.org ktar.com
In 2026 he sought the open Senate seat Shaheen is leaving. He won the September Republican primary over former Sen. Scott Brown after an endorsement from President Trump, and faced Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in the general election. ktar.com
Platform
- Says he opposes cutting Social Security benefits and has favored voluntary private accounts with a guaranteed minimum benefit.nhpr.org
- Proposes permitting reform to speed energy infrastructure and lower electricity costs.nhpr.org
- Says he opposes abolishing ICE but that agents should not wear masks and should wear body cameras.citizenscount.org
- Says he supports extending the 2025 tax law and opposes raising taxes to reduce the deficit.citizenscount.org
- Says he favors interstate insurance competition, price transparency and health savings accounts over Medicare for All.citizenscount.org