The rating
Lean Democrat
Rated Lean Democrat by Cook Political Report on Oct 20, 2026.
| Forecaster | Rating | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report (opens in a new tab) | Lean D | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely D | Latest |
Who is running
John Sununu
Republican Open seat
Chris Pappas
Democrat Open seat
The facts
- Cook moved New Hampshire from Toss Up to Leans Democratic.
- Sununu lost to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2008. Shaheen is retiring.
- Wikipedia says some polls showed a dead heat and two August polls had Sununu ahead.
Opinion
Why this race matters to conservatives
Sununu is a familiar name in New Hampshire. The race is a real pickup chance.
This box is the opinion of RightNewsRightNow. The rest of this page is reporting, with sources listed below.
Where these facts come from
- Cook Political ReportCurrent rating, as of Oct 20, 2026Read it (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (election pages, with their cited sources)Candidate and race factsRead it (opens in a new tab)