A Republican Senate primary in New Hampshire has delivered a decisive victory to a former senator, securing the party’s nomination in a race seen as critical for control of the upper chamber. The winner, who had been the leading candidate throughout the campaign, previously served a single term in the Senate over a decade ago. With Democrats aiming to gain Senate majority, the outcome could shape the balance of power in the coming election. The contest marked a closely watched showdown between two prominent GOP figures.
Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in NovemberFormer senator John E Sununu triumphed on Tuesday in the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary Scott Brown, earning the GOP nod in what will likely be a must-win race if Democrats hope to seize the upper chamber.Sununu, 61, was the clear frontrunner in the GOP primary. He served one term in the Senate from 2003 to 2009. Continue reading...
