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Pappas could make Senate history in New Hampshire

Pappas, who became New Hampshire's first openly gay member of Congress in 2018, leads Republican John Sununu by seven points in a poll of likely voters; the election is November third.

On air: Hank Ledger and Chip Darnell on Wake Up, America
Published 5:30 AM ET, Thursday, October 22, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race”, with reporting from The Hill, Yahoo News (AP), Newsweek and Chris Pappas campaign website.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5:30 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Texas Senate.

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The New York TimesChris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race
The HillChris Pappas leads John E. Sununu by 7 points in new New Hampshire Senate poll facts used on air
Yahoo News (AP)New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate facts used on air
NewsweekChris Pappas Reverses Polling Trend in New Hampshire Senate Race - Newsweek facts used on air
Chris Pappas campaign websiteICYMI: Pappas Holds Lead as Bipartisan Support Grows in NH Senate Race October 22, 2026 · facts used on air

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire's Senate race, would be the first openly gay man in the Senate, and a poll out Tuesday has him leading Republican John Sununu by seven points among likely voters.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe seat is open because Senator Jeanne Shaheen said in March she won't run again, and election day is November third.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNew Hampshire, my favorite state this morning!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEvery state is your favorite.

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