New Hampshire Senate
One of two people who speak for your whole state in Washington, D.C. They serve for 6 years.
Class II. Incumbent Jeanne Shaheen (D). Competitive.
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Senior U.S. Senator from New Hampshire since 2009. First woman in U.S. history elected both governor and U.S. senator. Governor of New Hampshire from 1997-2003. Foreign Relations Committee member. Widely expected to retire, opening a competitive seat.
Governor of New Hampshire (2017-2025). Son of former Governor John H. Sununu. Popular moderate Republican who declined 2024 presidential and Senate bids. Environmental engineer by training. Top GOP recruit if Shaheen retires.
Junior U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, but not up in 2026. Possible Democratic bench candidate could include Executive Councilors or state legislators.