Pappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll

New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, according to new polling released Tuesday. 

The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) survey, commissioned by AARP, found the Democrat holds a 7-point advantage over his Republican opponent among likely voters in the state.

The poll, which included an oversample of people aged 50 years or older, showed Pappas had a slimmer, one-point advantage among this voting demographic. 

AARP’s New Hampshire state director, Christina FitzPatrick, emphasized the importance of gaining the support of older voters in this race, saying the “candidates must address their priorities.” 

“With affordability a top concern for New Hampshire residents this year, candidates should tell voters how they will protect and strengthen........

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